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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,966.44, 45,493.42 and 17,858.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,966.44, 45,493.42 and 17,858.76 is: 24,644.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,966.44 : 45,493.42 = 17,858.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,966.44/45,493.42 = 17,858.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,966.44x = 45,493.42 × 17,858.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,966.44x = 812,456,069.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,456,069.36/32,966.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,644.94

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