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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.76, 45,469.08 and 17,841.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.76, 45,469.08 and 17,841.18 is: 24,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.76 : 45,469.08 = 17,841.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.76/45,469.08 = 17,841.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.76x = 45,469.08 × 17,841.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.76x = 811,222,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,222,040.71/32,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,620.72

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