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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.12, 45,486.07 and 17,853.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.12, 45,486.07 and 17,853.43 is: 24,637.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.12 : 45,486.07 = 17,853.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.12/45,486.07 = 17,853.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.12x = 45,486.07 × 17,853.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.12x = 812,082,366.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,082,366.72/32,961.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.58

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