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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.60, 45,486.77 and 17,853.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.60, 45,486.77 and 17,853.93 is: 24,638.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.60 : 45,486.77 = 17,853.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.60/45,486.77 = 17,853.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.60x = 45,486.77 × 17,853.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.60x = 812,117,518.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,117,518.24/32,961.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.29

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