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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.28, 45,465.96 and 17,839.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.28, 45,465.96 and 17,839.12 is: 24,618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.28 : 45,465.96 = 17,839.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.28/45,465.96 = 17,839.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.28x = 45,465.96 × 17,839.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.28x = 811,072,716.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,072,716.36/32,946.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.04

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