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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.35, 45,473.08 and 17,844.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.35, 45,473.08 and 17,844.01 is: 24,624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.35 : 45,473.08 = 17,844.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.35/45,473.08 = 17,844.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.35x = 45,473.08 × 17,844.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.35x = 811,422,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,422,225.20/32,951.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.85

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