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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.73, 45,477.29 and 17,847.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.73, 45,477.29 and 17,847.05 is: 24,628.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.73 : 45,477.29 = 17,847.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.73/45,477.29 = 17,847.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.73x = 45,477.29 × 17,847.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.73x = 811,635,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,635,468.49/32,954.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.80

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