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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,946.85, 45,466.67 and 17,839.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,946.85, 45,466.67 and 17,839.51 is: 24,618.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,946.85 : 45,466.67 = 17,839.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,946.85/45,466.67 = 17,839.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,946.85x = 45,466.67 × 17,839.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,946.85x = 811,103,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,103,200.47/32,946.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,618.54

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