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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.29, 45,465.76 and 17,838.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.29, 45,465.76 and 17,838.83 is: 24,617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.29 : 45,465.76 = 17,838.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.29/45,465.76 = 17,838.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.29x = 45,465.76 × 17,838.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.29x = 811,055,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,055,999.08/32,946.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,617.52

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