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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.22, 45,486.53 and 17,853.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.22, 45,486.53 and 17,853.91 is: 24,638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.22 : 45,486.53 = 17,853.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.22/45,486.53 = 17,853.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.22x = 45,486.53 × 17,853.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.22x = 812,112,412.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,112,412.83/32,961.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.42

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