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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.36, 45,476.79 and 17,846.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.36, 45,476.79 and 17,846.68 is: 24,628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.36 : 45,476.79 = 17,846.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.36/45,476.79 = 17,846.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.36x = 45,476.79 × 17,846.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.36x = 811,609,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,609,723.60/32,954.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.30

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