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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.12, 45,487.45 and 17,854.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.12, 45,487.45 and 17,854.43 is: 24,638.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.12 : 45,487.45 = 17,854.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.12/45,487.45 = 17,854.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.12x = 45,487.45 × 17,854.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.12x = 812,152,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,152,491.90/32,962.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.96

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