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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.26, 45,478.05 and 17,847.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.26, 45,478.05 and 17,847.68 is: 24,629.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.26 : 45,478.05 = 17,847.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.26/45,478.05 = 17,847.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.26x = 45,478.05 × 17,847.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.26x = 811,677,683.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,677,683.42/32,955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.69

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