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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,955.68, 45,478.28 and 17,848.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,955.68, 45,478.28 and 17,848.22 is: 24,630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,955.68 : 45,478.28 = 17,848.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,955.68/45,478.28 = 17,848.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,955.68x = 45,478.28 × 17,848.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,955.68x = 811,706,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,706,504.98/32,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.24

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