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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861, 45,348.54 and 17,957

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861, 45,348.54 and 17,957 is: 24,780.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861 : 45,348.54 = 17,957 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861/45,348.54 = 17,957/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861x = 45,348.54 × 17,957
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861x = 814,323,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,323,732.78/32,861
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.86

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