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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.09, 45,473.81 and 17,844.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.09, 45,473.81 and 17,844.79 is: 24,625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.09 : 45,473.81 = 17,844.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.09/45,473.81 = 17,844.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.09x = 45,473.81 × 17,844.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.09x = 811,470,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,470,520.88/32,952.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.77

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