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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.19, 45,478.13 and 17,847.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.19, 45,478.13 and 17,847.88 is: 24,630.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.19 : 45,478.13 = 17,847.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.19/45,478.13 = 17,847.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.19x = 45,478.13 × 17,847.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.19x = 811,688,003.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,688,003.93/32,955.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.05

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