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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,863.44, 45,351.68 and 17,959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,863.44, 45,351.68 and 17,959.44 is: 24,784.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,863.44 : 45,351.68 = 17,959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,863.44/45,351.68 = 17,959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,863.44x = 45,351.68 × 17,959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,863.44x = 814,490,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,490,775.86/32,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.10

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