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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,941.61, 45,459.44 and 17,834.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,941.61, 45,459.44 and 17,834.28 is: 24,611.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,941.61 : 45,459.44 = 17,834.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,941.61/45,459.44 = 17,834.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,941.61x = 45,459.44 × 17,834.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,941.61x = 810,736,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,736,255.72/32,941.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.31

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