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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.37, 45,479.57 and 17,848.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.37, 45,479.57 and 17,848.69 is: 24,631.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.37 : 45,479.57 = 17,848.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.37/45,479.57 = 17,848.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.37x = 45,479.57 × 17,848.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.37x = 811,750,576.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,750,576.79/32,956.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.07

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