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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,857.64, 45,343.56 and 17,953.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,857.64, 45,343.56 and 17,953.64 is: 24,776.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,857.64 : 45,343.56 = 17,953.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,857.64/45,343.56 = 17,953.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,857.64x = 45,343.56 × 17,953.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,857.64x = 814,081,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,081,952.56/32,857.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,776.03

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