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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.37, 45,486.42 and 17,853.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.37, 45,486.42 and 17,853.68 is: 24,637.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.37 : 45,486.42 = 17,853.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.37/45,486.42 = 17,853.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.37x = 45,486.42 × 17,853.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.37x = 812,099,987.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,099,987.03/32,961.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.93

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