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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,941.07, 45,458.75 and 17,833.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,941.07, 45,458.75 and 17,833.89 is: 24,610.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,941.07 : 45,458.75 = 17,833.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,941.07/45,458.75 = 17,833.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,941.07x = 45,458.75 × 17,833.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,941.07x = 810,706,347.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,706,347.04/32,941.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,610.81

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