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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,950.44, 45,471.30 and 17,842.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,950.44, 45,471.30 and 17,842.74 is: 24,622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,950.44 : 45,471.30 = 17,842.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,950.44/45,471.30 = 17,842.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,950.44x = 45,471.30 × 17,842.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,950.44x = 811,332,583.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,332,583.36/32,950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,622.81

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