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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.54, 45,477.04 and 17,846.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.54, 45,477.04 and 17,846.86 is: 24,628.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.54 : 45,477.04 = 17,846.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.54/45,477.04 = 17,846.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.54x = 45,477.04 × 17,846.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.54x = 811,622,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,622,122.52/32,954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.54

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