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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.30, 45,490.82 and 17,856.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.30, 45,490.82 and 17,856.90 is: 24,642.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.30 : 45,490.82 = 17,856.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.30/45,490.82 = 17,856.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.30x = 45,490.82 × 17,856.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.30x = 812,324,934.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,324,934.37/32,964.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,642.57

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