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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.94, 45,349.44 and 17,957.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.94, 45,349.44 and 17,957.94 is: 24,781.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.94 : 45,349.44 = 17,957.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.94/45,349.44 = 17,957.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.94x = 45,349.44 × 17,957.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.94x = 814,382,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,382,522.55/32,861.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,781.94

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