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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,945.07, 45,464.13 and 17,837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,945.07, 45,464.13 and 17,837.75 is: 24,616.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,945.07 : 45,464.13 = 17,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,945.07/45,464.13 = 17,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,945.07x = 45,464.13 × 17,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,945.07x = 810,977,898.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,977,898.57/32,945.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.06

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