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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.20, 45,480.35 and 17,849.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.20, 45,480.35 and 17,849.76 is: 24,632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.20 : 45,480.35 = 17,849.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.20/45,480.35 = 17,849.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.20x = 45,480.35 × 17,849.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.20x = 811,813,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,813,332.22/32,957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.35

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