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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.84, 45,484.57 and 17,852.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.84, 45,484.57 and 17,852.38 is: 24,636.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.84 : 45,484.57 = 17,852.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.84/45,484.57 = 17,852.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.84x = 45,484.57 × 17,852.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.84x = 812,007,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,007,827.78/32,959.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.28

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