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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.66, 45,463.56 and 17,837.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.66, 45,463.56 and 17,837.33 is: 24,615.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.66 : 45,463.56 = 17,837.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.66/45,463.56 = 17,837.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.66x = 45,463.56 × 17,837.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.66x = 810,948,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,948,228.49/32,944.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.47

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