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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,945.52, 45,464.48 and 17,837.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,945.52, 45,464.48 and 17,837.92 is: 24,616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,945.52 : 45,464.48 = 17,837.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,945.52/45,464.48 = 17,837.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,945.52x = 45,464.48 × 17,837.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,945.52x = 810,991,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,991,757.08/32,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.15

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