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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.77, 45,492.78 and 17,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.77, 45,492.78 and 17,858.46 is: 24,644.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.77 : 45,492.78 = 17,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.77/45,492.78 = 17,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.77x = 45,492.78 × 17,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.77x = 812,430,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,430,991.92/32,965.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.68

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