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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.63, 45,466.27 and 17,839.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.63, 45,466.27 and 17,839.29 is: 24,618.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.63 : 45,466.27 = 17,839.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.63/45,466.27 = 17,839.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.63x = 45,466.27 × 17,839.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.63x = 811,086,101.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,086,101.65/32,946.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.18

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