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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,870.39, 45,361.14 and 17,762.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,870.39, 45,361.14 and 17,762.99 is: 24,512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,870.39 : 45,361.14 = 17,762.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,870.39/45,361.14 = 17,762.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,870.39x = 45,361.14 × 17,762.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,870.39x = 805,749,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,749,387.39/32,870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,512.93

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