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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.20, 45,487.90 and 17,854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.20, 45,487.90 and 17,854.88 is: 24,639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.20 : 45,487.90 = 17,854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.20/45,487.90 = 17,854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.20x = 45,487.90 × 17,854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.20x = 812,180,995.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,180,995.95/32,962.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.77

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