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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.65, 45,461.22 and 17,835.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.65, 45,461.22 and 17,835.63 is: 24,613.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.65 : 45,461.22 = 17,835.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.65/45,461.22 = 17,835.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.65x = 45,461.22 × 17,835.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.65x = 810,829,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,829,499.27/32,942.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.37

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