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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,859.73, 45,346.39 and 17,955.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,859.73, 45,346.39 and 17,955.73 is: 24,778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,859.73 : 45,346.39 = 17,955.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,859.73/45,346.39 = 17,955.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,859.73x = 45,346.39 × 17,955.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,859.73x = 814,227,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,227,535.31/32,859.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,778.89

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