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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,854.62, 45,339.03 and 17,950.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,854.62, 45,339.03 and 17,950.62 is: 24,771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,854.62 : 45,339.03 = 17,950.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,854.62/45,339.03 = 17,950.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,854.62x = 45,339.03 × 17,950.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,854.62x = 813,863,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,863,698.70/32,854.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.67

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