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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.54, 45,478.42 and 17,847.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.54, 45,478.42 and 17,847.86 is: 24,629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.54 : 45,478.42 = 17,847.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.54/45,478.42 = 17,847.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.54x = 45,478.42 × 17,847.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.54x = 811,692,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,692,473.18/32,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,629.92

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