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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.57, 45,348.93 and 17,957.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.57, 45,348.93 and 17,957.57 is: 24,781.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.57 : 45,348.93 = 17,957.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.57/45,348.93 = 17,957.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.57x = 45,348.93 × 17,957.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.57x = 814,356,358.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,356,358.16/32,861.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,781.42

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