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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.81, 45,466.62 and 17,839.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.81, 45,466.62 and 17,839.62 is: 24,618.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.81 : 45,466.62 = 17,839.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.81/45,466.62 = 17,839.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.81x = 45,466.62 × 17,839.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.81x = 811,107,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,107,223.48/32,946.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.69

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