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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,957.84, 45,481.58 and 17,850.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,957.84, 45,481.58 and 17,850.15 is: 24,633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,957.84 : 45,481.58 = 17,850.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,957.84/45,481.58 = 17,850.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,957.84x = 45,481.58 × 17,850.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,957.84x = 811,853,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,853,025.24/32,957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.08

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