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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,940.74, 45,458.17 and 17,833.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,940.74, 45,458.17 and 17,833.40 is: 24,610.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,940.74 : 45,458.17 = 17,833.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,940.74/45,458.17 = 17,833.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,940.74x = 45,458.17 × 17,833.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,940.74x = 810,673,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,673,412.42/32,940.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.05

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