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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.11, 45,477.81 and 17,847.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.11, 45,477.81 and 17,847.42 is: 24,629.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.11 : 45,477.81 = 17,847.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.11/45,477.81 = 17,847.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.11x = 45,477.81 × 17,847.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.11x = 811,661,575.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,661,575.75/32,955.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.31

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