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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,943.86, 45,462.55 and 17,836.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,943.86, 45,462.55 and 17,836.53 is: 24,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,943.86 : 45,462.55 = 17,836.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,943.86/45,462.55 = 17,836.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,943.86x = 45,462.55 × 17,836.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,943.86x = 810,894,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,894,092.36/32,943.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.42

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