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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,968.54, 45,496.60 and 17,861.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,968.54, 45,496.60 and 17,861.31 is: 24,648.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,968.54 : 45,496.60 = 17,861.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,968.54/45,496.60 = 17,861.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,968.54x = 45,496.60 × 17,861.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,968.54x = 812,628,661.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,628,661.28/32,968.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,648.61

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