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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.11, 45,485.97 and 17,853.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.11, 45,485.97 and 17,853.40 is: 24,637.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.11 : 45,485.97 = 17,853.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.11/45,485.97 = 17,853.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.11x = 45,485.97 × 17,853.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.11x = 812,079,216.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,079,216.80/32,961.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.50

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