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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,944.70, 45,463.71 and 17,837.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,944.70, 45,463.71 and 17,837.37 is: 24,615.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,944.70 : 45,463.71 = 17,837.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,944.70/45,463.71 = 17,837.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,944.70x = 45,463.71 × 17,837.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,944.70x = 810,953,016.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,953,016.84/32,944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,615.58

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