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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,959.97, 45,484.55 and 17,852.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,959.97, 45,484.55 and 17,852.28 is: 24,636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,959.97 : 45,484.55 = 17,852.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,959.97/45,484.55 = 17,852.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,959.97x = 45,484.55 × 17,852.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,959.97x = 812,002,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,002,833.01/32,959.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.03

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