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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,858.73, 45,345.02 and 17,954.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,858.73, 45,345.02 and 17,954.73 is: 24,777.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,858.73 : 45,345.02 = 17,954.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,858.73/45,345.02 = 17,954.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,858.73x = 45,345.02 × 17,954.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,858.73x = 814,157,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,157,501.17/32,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.51

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