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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.07, 45,493.15 and 17,858.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.07, 45,493.15 and 17,858.78 is: 24,645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.07 : 45,493.15 = 17,858.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.07/45,493.15 = 17,858.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.07x = 45,493.15 × 17,858.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.07x = 812,452,157.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,452,157.36/32,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.11

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