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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.14, 45,475.38 and 17,845.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.14, 45,475.38 and 17,845.83 is: 24,627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.14 : 45,475.38 = 17,845.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.14/45,475.38 = 17,845.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.14x = 45,475.38 × 17,845.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.14x = 811,545,584.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,545,584.06/32,953.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.26

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