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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,942.99, 45,461.35 and 17,835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,942.99, 45,461.35 and 17,835.66 is: 24,613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,942.99 : 45,461.35 = 17,835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,942.99/45,461.35 = 17,835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,942.99x = 45,461.35 × 17,835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,942.99x = 810,833,204.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,833,204.04/32,942.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.23

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