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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.72, 45,477.29 and 17,847.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.72, 45,477.29 and 17,847.03 is: 24,628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.72 : 45,477.29 = 17,847.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.72/45,477.29 = 17,847.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.72x = 45,477.29 × 17,847.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.72x = 811,634,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,634,603.57/32,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.78

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