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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,945.96, 45,465.50 and 17,838.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,945.96, 45,465.50 and 17,838.80 is: 24,617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,945.96 : 45,465.50 = 17,838.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,945.96/45,465.50 = 17,838.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,945.96x = 45,465.50 × 17,838.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,945.96x = 811,049,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,049,949.17/32,945.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.59

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