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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.15, 45,481.03 and 17,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.15, 45,481.03 and 17,849.84 is: 24,632.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.15 : 45,481.03 = 17,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.15/45,481.03 = 17,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.15x = 45,481.03 × 17,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.15x = 811,828,836.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,828,836.51/32,957.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.86

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