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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.70, 45,463.14 and 17,837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.70, 45,463.14 and 17,837.24 is: 24,615.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.70 : 45,463.14 = 17,837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.70/45,463.14 = 17,837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.70x = 45,463.14 × 17,837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.70x = 810,936,939.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,936,939.33/32,944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.10

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