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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.61, 45,483.90 and 17,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.61, 45,483.90 and 17,851.90 is: 24,635.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.61 : 45,483.90 = 17,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.61/45,483.90 = 17,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.61x = 45,483.90 × 17,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.61x = 811,973,806.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,973,806.99/32,959.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,635.42

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