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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,964.72, 45,491.30 and 17,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,964.72, 45,491.30 and 17,857.44 is: 24,643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,964.72 : 45,491.30 = 17,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,964.72/45,491.30 = 17,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,964.72x = 45,491.30 × 17,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,964.72x = 812,357,959.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,357,959.78/32,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,643.25

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