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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.13, 45,463.26 and 17,837.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.13, 45,463.26 and 17,837.10 is: 24,615.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.13 : 45,463.26 = 17,837.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.13/45,463.26 = 17,837.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.13x = 45,463.26 × 17,837.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.13x = 810,932,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,932,714.95/32,944.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.40

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