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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.57, 45,492.46 and 17,858.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.57, 45,492.46 and 17,858.28 is: 24,644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.57 : 45,492.46 = 17,858.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.57/45,492.46 = 17,858.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.57x = 45,492.46 × 17,858.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.57x = 812,417,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,417,136.80/32,965.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.42

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