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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,941.76, 45,459.60 and 17,834.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,941.76, 45,459.60 and 17,834.53 is: 24,611.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,941.76 : 45,459.60 = 17,834.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,941.76/45,459.60 = 17,834.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,941.76x = 45,459.60 × 17,834.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,941.76x = 810,750,655.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,750,655.18/32,941.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,611.63

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