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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.20, 45,478.97 and 17,848.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.20, 45,478.97 and 17,848.76 is: 24,630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.20 : 45,478.97 = 17,848.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.20/45,478.97 = 17,848.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.20x = 45,478.97 × 17,848.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.20x = 811,742,970.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,742,970.87/32,956.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.96

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