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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.77, 45,474.81 and 17,845.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.77, 45,474.81 and 17,845.55 is: 24,626.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.77 : 45,474.81 = 17,845.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.77/45,474.81 = 17,845.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.77x = 45,474.81 × 17,845.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.77x = 811,522,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,522,995.60/32,952.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.85

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