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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,950.04, 45,471.27 and 17,842.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,950.04, 45,471.27 and 17,842.70 is: 24,623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,950.04 : 45,471.27 = 17,842.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,950.04/45,471.27 = 17,842.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,950.04x = 45,471.27 × 17,842.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,950.04x = 811,330,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,330,342.91/32,950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,623.05

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