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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.07, 45,495.87 and 17,861.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.07, 45,495.87 and 17,861.10 is: 24,648.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.07 : 45,495.87 = 17,861.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.07/45,495.87 = 17,861.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.07x = 45,495.87 × 17,861.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.07x = 812,606,216.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,606,216.68/32,968.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,648.28

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