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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.34, 45,472.97 and 17,844.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.34, 45,472.97 and 17,844.01 is: 24,624.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.34 : 45,472.97 = 17,844.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.34/45,472.97 = 17,844.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.34x = 45,472.97 × 17,844.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.34x = 811,420,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,420,062.34/32,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.80

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