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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.17, 45,462.41 and 17,836.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.17, 45,462.41 and 17,836.71 is: 24,614.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.17 : 45,462.41 = 17,836.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.17/45,462.41 = 17,836.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.17x = 45,462.41 × 17,836.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.17x = 810,899,506.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,899,506.58/32,944.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,614.36

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