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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,943.99, 45,462.72 and 17,836.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,943.99, 45,462.72 and 17,836.66 is: 24,614.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,943.99 : 45,462.72 = 17,836.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,943.99/45,462.72 = 17,836.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,943.99x = 45,462.72 × 17,836.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,943.99x = 810,902,852.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,902,852.00/32,943.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.59

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