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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,940.88, 45,458.42 and 17,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,940.88, 45,458.42 and 17,833.54 is: 24,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,940.88 : 45,458.42 = 17,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,940.88/45,458.42 = 17,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,940.88x = 45,458.42 × 17,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,940.88x = 810,684,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,684,551.41/32,940.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.29

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