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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.27, 45,465.93 and 17,839.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.27, 45,465.93 and 17,839.11 is: 24,618.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.27 : 45,465.93 = 17,839.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.27/45,465.93 = 17,839.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.27x = 45,465.93 × 17,839.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.27x = 811,071,726.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,071,726.52/32,946.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.01

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