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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,963.54, 45,489.85 and 17,856.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,963.54, 45,489.85 and 17,856.23 is: 24,641.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,963.54 : 45,489.85 = 17,856.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,963.54/45,489.85 = 17,856.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,963.54x = 45,489.85 × 17,856.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,963.54x = 812,277,224.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,277,224.27/32,963.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.69

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