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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,969.06, 45,497.18 and 17,861.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,969.06, 45,497.18 and 17,861.72 is: 24,649.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,969.06 : 45,497.18 = 17,861.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,969.06/45,497.18 = 17,861.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,969.06x = 45,497.18 × 17,861.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,969.06x = 812,657,573.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,657,573.16/32,969.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,649.10

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