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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,960.40, 45,484.79 and 17,852.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,960.40, 45,484.79 and 17,852.69 is: 24,636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,960.40 : 45,484.79 = 17,852.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,960.40/45,484.79 = 17,852.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,960.40x = 45,484.79 × 17,852.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,960.40x = 812,025,538.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,025,538.90/32,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.40

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