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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.89, 45,460.87 and 17,835.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.89, 45,460.87 and 17,835.17 is: 24,612.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.89 : 45,460.87 = 17,835.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.89/45,460.87 = 17,835.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.89x = 45,460.87 × 17,835.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.89x = 810,802,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,802,344.80/32,942.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.36

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