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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,941.65, 45,459.84 and 17,834.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,941.65, 45,459.84 and 17,834.63 is: 24,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,941.65 : 45,459.84 = 17,834.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,941.65/45,459.84 = 17,834.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,941.65x = 45,459.84 × 17,834.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,941.65x = 810,759,421.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,759,421.23/32,941.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.98

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