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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,948.79, 45,469.34 and 17,841.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,948.79, 45,469.34 and 17,841.45 is: 24,621.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,948.79 : 45,469.34 = 17,841.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,948.79/45,469.34 = 17,841.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,948.79x = 45,469.34 × 17,841.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,948.79x = 811,238,956.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,238,956.14/32,948.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.21

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