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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,952.97, 45,474.86 and 17,845.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,952.97, 45,474.86 and 17,845.43 is: 24,626.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,952.97 : 45,474.86 = 17,845.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,952.97/45,474.86 = 17,845.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,952.97x = 45,474.86 × 17,845.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,952.97x = 811,518,248.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,518,248.13/32,952.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.56

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