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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,951.98, 45,473.17 and 17,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,951.98, 45,473.17 and 17,844.52 is: 24,625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,951.98 : 45,473.17 = 17,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,951.98/45,473.17 = 17,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,951.98x = 45,473.17 × 17,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,951.98x = 811,446,902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,446,902.14/32,951.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.13

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