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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.40, 45,478.48 and 17,848.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.40, 45,478.48 and 17,848.08 is: 24,630.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.40 : 45,478.48 = 17,848.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.40/45,478.48 = 17,848.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.40x = 45,478.48 × 17,848.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.40x = 811,703,549.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,703,549.32/32,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.37

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