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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,945.28, 45,464.58 and 17,838.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,945.28, 45,464.58 and 17,838.12 is: 24,616.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,945.28 : 45,464.58 = 17,838.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,945.28/45,464.58 = 17,838.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,945.28x = 45,464.58 × 17,838.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,945.28x = 811,002,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,002,633.79/32,945.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.66

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