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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,945.68, 45,465.06 and 17,838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,945.68, 45,465.06 and 17,838.35 is: 24,616.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,945.68 : 45,465.06 = 17,838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,945.68/45,465.06 = 17,838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,945.68x = 45,465.06 × 17,838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,945.68x = 811,021,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,021,653.05/32,945.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,616.93

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