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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.14, 45,487.88 and 17,854.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.14, 45,487.88 and 17,854.83 is: 24,639.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.14 : 45,487.88 = 17,854.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.14/45,487.88 = 17,854.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.14x = 45,487.88 × 17,854.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.14x = 812,178,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,178,342.14/32,962.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.73

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