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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,866.75, 45,356.12 and 17,962.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,866.75, 45,356.12 and 17,962.75 is: 24,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,866.75 : 45,356.12 = 17,962.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,866.75/45,356.12 = 17,962.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,866.75x = 45,356.12 × 17,962.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,866.75x = 814,720,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,720,644.53/32,866.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,788.60

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