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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.81, 45,477.39 and 17,847.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.81, 45,477.39 and 17,847.12 is: 24,628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.81 : 45,477.39 = 17,847.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.81/45,477.39 = 17,847.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.81x = 45,477.39 × 17,847.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.81x = 811,640,209.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,640,209.23/32,954.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,628.89

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