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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,967.62, 45,495.25 and 17,860.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,967.62, 45,495.25 and 17,860.66 is: 24,647.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,967.62 : 45,495.25 = 17,860.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,967.62/45,495.25 = 17,860.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,967.62x = 45,495.25 × 17,860.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,967.62x = 812,575,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,575,033.48/32,967.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.67

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