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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.53, 45,466.14 and 17,839.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.53, 45,466.14 and 17,839.20 is: 24,618.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.53 : 45,466.14 = 17,839.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.53/45,466.14 = 17,839.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.53x = 45,466.14 × 17,839.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.53x = 811,079,564.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,079,564.69/32,946.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.06

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