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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.21, 45,490.65 and 17,857.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.21, 45,490.65 and 17,857.02 is: 24,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.21 : 45,490.65 = 17,857.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.21/45,490.65 = 17,857.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.21x = 45,490.65 × 17,857.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.21x = 812,327,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,327,446.86/32,964.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.71

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