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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,940.86, 45,458.41 and 17,833.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,940.86, 45,458.41 and 17,833.53 is: 24,610.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,940.86 : 45,458.41 = 17,833.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,940.86/45,458.41 = 17,833.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,940.86x = 45,458.41 × 17,833.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,940.86x = 810,683,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,683,644.10/32,940.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.28

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