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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.37, 45,480.92 and 17,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.37, 45,480.92 and 17,849.66 is: 24,632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.37 : 45,480.92 = 17,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.37/45,480.92 = 17,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.37x = 45,480.92 × 17,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.37x = 811,818,641.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,818,641.83/32,957.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.39

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