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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,949.63, 45,470.41 and 17,842.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,949.63, 45,470.41 and 17,842.29 is: 24,622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,949.63 : 45,470.41 = 17,842.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,949.63/45,470.41 = 17,842.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,949.63x = 45,470.41 × 17,842.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,949.63x = 811,296,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,296,241.64/32,949.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.32

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