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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,954.88, 45,477.92 and 17,847.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,954.88, 45,477.92 and 17,847.57 is: 24,629.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,954.88 : 45,477.92 = 17,847.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,954.88/45,477.92 = 17,847.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,954.88x = 45,477.92 × 17,847.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,954.88x = 811,670,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,670,575.82/32,954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.75

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