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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,958.84, 45,483.20 and 17,851.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,958.84, 45,483.20 and 17,851.38 is: 24,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,958.84 : 45,483.20 = 17,851.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,958.84/45,483.20 = 17,851.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,958.84x = 45,483.20 × 17,851.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,958.84x = 811,937,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,937,797.56/32,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.90

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