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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,854.59, 45,339.36 and 17,950.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,854.59, 45,339.36 and 17,950.59 is: 24,771.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,854.59 : 45,339.36 = 17,950.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,854.59/45,339.36 = 17,950.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,854.59x = 45,339.36 × 17,950.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,854.59x = 813,868,262.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,868,262.22/32,854.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.83

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