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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,868.58, 45,358.62 and 17,761.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,868.58, 45,358.62 and 17,761.23 is: 24,510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,868.58 : 45,358.62 = 17,761.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,868.58/45,358.62 = 17,761.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,868.58x = 45,358.62 × 17,761.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,868.58x = 805,624,985.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,624,985.79/32,868.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,510.49

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