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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.77, 45,487.26 and 17,854.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.77, 45,487.26 and 17,854.46 is: 24,639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.77 : 45,487.26 = 17,854.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.77/45,487.26 = 17,854.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.77x = 45,487.26 × 17,854.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.77x = 812,150,236.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,150,236.74/32,961.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.16

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