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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.12, 45,484.68 and 17,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.12, 45,484.68 and 17,852.44 is: 24,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.12 : 45,484.68 = 17,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.12/45,484.68 = 17,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.12x = 45,484.68 × 17,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.12x = 812,012,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,012,520.62/32,960.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.21

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