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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,940.54, 45,457.41 and 17,833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,940.54, 45,457.41 and 17,833.08 is: 24,609.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,940.54 : 45,457.41 = 17,833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,940.54/45,457.41 = 17,833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,940.54x = 45,457.41 × 17,833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,940.54x = 810,645,732.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,645,732.71/32,940.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,609.36

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