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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.63, 45,484.37 and 17,852.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.63, 45,484.37 and 17,852.23 is: 24,636.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.63 : 45,484.37 = 17,852.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.63/45,484.37 = 17,852.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.63x = 45,484.37 × 17,852.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.63x = 811,997,434.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,997,434.65/32,959.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.12

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