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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.97, 45,473.45 and 17,844.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.97, 45,473.45 and 17,844.26 is: 24,624.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.97 : 45,473.45 = 17,844.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.97/45,473.45 = 17,844.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.97x = 45,473.45 × 17,844.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.97x = 811,439,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,439,748.31/32,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,624.92

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