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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,956.88, 45,480.26 and 17,849.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,956.88, 45,480.26 and 17,849.19 is: 24,631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,956.88 : 45,480.26 = 17,849.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,956.88/45,480.26 = 17,849.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,956.88x = 45,480.26 × 17,849.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,956.88x = 811,785,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,785,882.98/32,956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,631.76

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