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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,943.08, 45,461.51 and 17,835.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,943.08, 45,461.51 and 17,835.90 is: 24,613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,943.08 : 45,461.51 = 17,835.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,943.08/45,461.51 = 17,835.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,943.08x = 45,461.51 × 17,835.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,943.08x = 810,846,857.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,846,857.03/32,943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.58

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