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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,963.44, 45,489.28 and 17,855.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,963.44, 45,489.28 and 17,855.76 is: 24,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,963.44 : 45,489.28 = 17,855.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,963.44/45,489.28 = 17,855.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,963.44x = 45,489.28 × 17,855.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,963.44x = 812,245,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,245,666.25/32,963.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.80

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