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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,862.32, 45,349.97 and 17,958.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,862.32, 45,349.97 and 17,958.32 is: 24,782.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,862.32 : 45,349.97 = 17,958.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,862.32/45,349.97 = 17,958.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,862.32x = 45,349.97 × 17,958.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,862.32x = 814,408,956.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,408,956.71/32,862.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.46

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