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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.33, 45,480.86 and 17,849.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.33, 45,480.86 and 17,849.65 is: 24,632.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.33 : 45,480.86 = 17,849.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.33/45,480.86 = 17,849.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.33x = 45,480.86 × 17,849.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.33x = 811,817,432.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,817,432.70/32,957.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.38

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