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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.89, 45,475.03 and 17,845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.89, 45,475.03 and 17,845.58 is: 24,626.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.89 : 45,475.03 = 17,845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.89/45,475.03 = 17,845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.89x = 45,475.03 × 17,845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.89x = 811,528,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,528,058.49/32,952.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.92

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