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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.10, 45,473.67 and 17,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.10, 45,473.67 and 17,844.42 is: 24,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.10 : 45,473.67 = 17,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.10/45,473.67 = 17,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.10x = 45,473.67 × 17,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.10x = 811,451,162.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,451,162.81/32,952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.17

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