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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,961.84, 45,487.33 and 17,854.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,961.84, 45,487.33 and 17,854.38 is: 24,639.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,961.84 : 45,487.33 = 17,854.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,961.84/45,487.33 = 17,854.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,961.84x = 45,487.33 × 17,854.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,961.84x = 812,148,075.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,148,075.01/32,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.04

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