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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,965.88, 45,492.80 and 17,858.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,965.88, 45,492.80 and 17,858.53 is: 24,644.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,965.88 : 45,492.80 = 17,858.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,965.88/45,492.80 = 17,858.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,965.88x = 45,492.80 × 17,858.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,965.88x = 812,434,295.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,434,295.49/32,965.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.70

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