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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.19, 45,348.41 and 17,957.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.19, 45,348.41 and 17,957.19 is: 24,780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.19 : 45,348.41 = 17,957.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.19/45,348.41 = 17,957.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.19x = 45,348.41 × 17,957.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.19x = 814,330,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,330,059.46/32,861.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,780.91

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