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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.07, 45,480.49 and 17,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.07, 45,480.49 and 17,849.38 is: 24,632.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.07 : 45,480.49 = 17,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.07/45,480.49 = 17,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.07x = 45,480.49 × 17,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.07x = 811,798,503.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,798,503.97/32,957.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.00

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