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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.29, 45,488.08 and 17,854.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.29, 45,488.08 and 17,854.91 is: 24,639.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.29 : 45,488.08 = 17,854.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.29/45,488.08 = 17,854.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.29x = 45,488.08 × 17,854.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.29x = 812,185,539.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,185,539.93/32,962.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,639.84

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