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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,963.65, 45,490.05 and 17,856.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,963.65, 45,490.05 and 17,856.31 is: 24,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,963.65 : 45,490.05 = 17,856.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,963.65/45,490.05 = 17,856.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,963.65x = 45,490.05 × 17,856.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,963.65x = 812,284,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,284,265.79/32,963.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.82

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