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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.14, 45,465.70 and 17,838.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.14, 45,465.70 and 17,838.82 is: 24,617.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.14 : 45,465.70 = 17,838.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.14/45,465.70 = 17,838.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.14x = 45,465.70 × 17,838.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.14x = 811,054,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,054,438.47/32,946.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.59

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