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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,873.49, 45,365.81 and 17,969.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,873.49, 45,365.81 and 17,969.49 is: 24,798.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,873.49 : 45,365.81 = 17,969.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,873.49/45,365.81 = 17,969.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,873.49x = 45,365.81 × 17,969.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,873.49x = 815,200,379.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,200,379.29/32,873.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,798.11

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