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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.60, 45,466.23 and 17,839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.60, 45,466.23 and 17,839.26 is: 24,618.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.60 : 45,466.23 = 17,839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.60/45,466.23 = 17,839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.60x = 45,466.23 × 17,839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.60x = 811,083,898.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,083,898.19/32,946.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.14

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