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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,962.67, 45,488.60 and 17,855.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,962.67, 45,488.60 and 17,855.28 is: 24,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,962.67 : 45,488.60 = 17,855.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,962.67/45,488.60 = 17,855.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,962.67x = 45,488.60 × 17,855.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,962.67x = 812,211,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,211,600.53/32,962.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.35

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