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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.75, 45,354.74 and 17,961.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.75, 45,354.74 and 17,961.75 is: 24,787.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.75 : 45,354.74 = 17,961.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.75/45,354.74 = 17,961.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.75x = 45,354.74 × 17,961.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.75x = 814,650,411.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,650,411.39/32,865.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,787.22

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