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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.35, 45,493.60 and 17,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.35, 45,493.60 and 17,859.04 is: 24,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.35 : 45,493.60 = 17,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.35/45,493.60 = 17,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.35x = 45,493.60 × 17,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.35x = 812,472,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,472,022.14/32,966.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,645.50

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