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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,953.97, 45,476.26 and 17,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,953.97, 45,476.26 and 17,846.28 is: 24,627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,953.97 : 45,476.26 = 17,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,953.97/45,476.26 = 17,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,953.97x = 45,476.26 × 17,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,953.97x = 811,582,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,582,024.70/32,953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,627.74

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