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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.21, 45,485.13 and 17,852.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.21, 45,485.13 and 17,852.90 is: 24,637.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.21 : 45,485.13 = 17,852.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.21/45,485.13 = 17,852.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.21x = 45,485.13 × 17,852.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.21x = 812,041,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,041,249.95/32,960.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.02

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