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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,943.17, 45,461.03 and 17,835.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,943.17, 45,461.03 and 17,835.71 is: 24,612.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,943.17 : 45,461.03 = 17,835.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,943.17/45,461.03 = 17,835.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,943.17x = 45,461.03 × 17,835.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,943.17x = 810,829,430.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,829,430.90/32,943.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.98

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