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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.43, 45,460.92 and 17,835.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.43, 45,460.92 and 17,835.42 is: 24,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.43 : 45,460.92 = 17,835.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.43/45,460.92 = 17,835.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.43x = 45,460.92 × 17,835.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.43x = 810,814,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,814,601.79/32,942.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.08

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