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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,969.05, 45,497.23 and 17,862.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,969.05, 45,497.23 and 17,862.09 is: 24,649.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,969.05 : 45,497.23 = 17,862.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,969.05/45,497.23 = 17,862.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,969.05x = 45,497.23 × 17,862.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,969.05x = 812,675,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,675,413.96/32,969.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,649.65

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