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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.23, 45,476.60 and 17,846.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.23, 45,476.60 and 17,846.55 is: 24,628.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.23 : 45,476.60 = 17,846.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.23/45,476.60 = 17,846.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.23x = 45,476.60 × 17,846.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.23x = 811,600,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,600,188.35/32,954.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.10

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