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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.70, 45,473.37 and 17,844.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.70, 45,473.37 and 17,844.48 is: 24,625.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.70 : 45,473.37 = 17,844.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.70/45,473.37 = 17,844.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.70x = 45,473.37 × 17,844.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.70x = 811,448,641.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,448,641.50/32,951.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.40

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