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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.33, 45,478.10 and 17,847.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.33, 45,478.10 and 17,847.65 is: 24,629.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.33 : 45,478.10 = 17,847.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.33/45,478.10 = 17,847.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.33x = 45,478.10 × 17,847.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.33x = 811,677,028.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,677,028.69/32,955.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.61

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