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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.29, 45,465.80 and 17,838.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.29, 45,465.80 and 17,838.95 is: 24,617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.29 : 45,465.80 = 17,838.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.29/45,465.80 = 17,838.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.29x = 45,465.80 × 17,838.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.29x = 811,062,132.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,062,132.91/32,946.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.71

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