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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.23, 45,473.85 and 17,844.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.23, 45,473.85 and 17,844.54 is: 24,625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.23 : 45,473.85 = 17,844.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.23/45,473.85 = 17,844.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.23x = 45,473.85 × 17,844.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.23x = 811,459,846.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,459,846.06/32,952.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.34

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