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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.18, 45,480.88 and 17,849.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.18, 45,480.88 and 17,849.88 is: 24,632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.18 : 45,480.88 = 17,849.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.18/45,480.88 = 17,849.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.18x = 45,480.88 × 17,849.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.18x = 811,828,250.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,828,250.29/32,957.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.82

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