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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.51, 45,466.12 and 17,839.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.51, 45,466.12 and 17,839.19 is: 24,618.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.51 : 45,466.12 = 17,839.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.51/45,466.12 = 17,839.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.51x = 45,466.12 × 17,839.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.51x = 811,078,436.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,078,436.72/32,946.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.04

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