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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,943.26, 45,461.73 and 17,835.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,943.26, 45,461.73 and 17,835.94 is: 24,613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,943.26 : 45,461.73 = 17,835.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,943.26/45,461.73 = 17,835.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,943.26x = 45,461.73 × 17,835.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,943.26x = 810,852,461.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,852,461.27/32,943.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.61

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