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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.03, 45,469.74 and 17,841.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.03, 45,469.74 and 17,841.87 is: 24,621.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.03 : 45,469.74 = 17,841.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.03/45,469.74 = 17,841.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.03x = 45,469.74 × 17,841.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.03x = 811,265,190.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,265,190.01/32,949.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,621.82

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