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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.02, 45,465.44 and 17,838.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.02, 45,465.44 and 17,838.69 is: 24,617.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.02 : 45,465.44 = 17,838.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.02/45,465.44 = 17,838.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.02x = 45,465.44 × 17,838.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.02x = 811,043,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,043,800.68/32,946.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.36

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