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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.23, 45,493.49 and 17,858.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.23, 45,493.49 and 17,858.85 is: 24,645.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.23 : 45,493.49 = 17,858.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.23/45,493.49 = 17,858.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.23x = 45,493.49 × 17,858.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.23x = 812,461,413.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,461,413.89/32,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.26

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