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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.07, 45,478.02 and 17,847.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.07, 45,478.02 and 17,847.75 is: 24,629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.07 : 45,478.02 = 17,847.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.07/45,478.02 = 17,847.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.07x = 45,478.02 × 17,847.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.07x = 811,680,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,680,104.06/32,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.90

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