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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,943.70, 45,461.76 and 17,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,943.70, 45,461.76 and 17,836.24 is: 24,613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,943.70 : 45,461.76 = 17,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,943.70/45,461.76 = 17,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,943.70x = 45,461.76 × 17,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,943.70x = 810,866,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,866,862.18/32,943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,613.72

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