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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.52, 45,492.64 and 17,858.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.52, 45,492.64 and 17,858.18 is: 24,644.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.52 : 45,492.64 = 17,858.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.52/45,492.64 = 17,858.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.52x = 45,492.64 × 17,858.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.52x = 812,415,753.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,415,753.80/32,965.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.41

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