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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.88, 45,484.34 and 17,852.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.88, 45,484.34 and 17,852.18 is: 24,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.88 : 45,484.34 = 17,852.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.88/45,484.34 = 17,852.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.88x = 45,484.34 × 17,852.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.88x = 811,994,624.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,994,624.86/32,959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,635.85

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