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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.21, 45,476.85 and 17,846.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.21, 45,476.85 and 17,846.90 is: 24,628.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.21 : 45,476.85 = 17,846.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.21/45,476.85 = 17,846.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.21x = 45,476.85 × 17,846.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.21x = 811,620,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,620,804.34/32,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.75

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