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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.68, 45,463.68 and 17,837.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.68, 45,463.68 and 17,837.35 is: 24,615.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.68 : 45,463.68 = 17,837.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.68/45,463.68 = 17,837.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.68x = 45,463.68 × 17,837.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.68x = 810,951,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,951,572.45/32,944.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.55

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