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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,969.55, 45,497.92 and 17,862.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,969.55, 45,497.92 and 17,862.59 is: 24,650.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,969.55 : 45,497.92 = 17,862.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,969.55/45,497.92 = 17,862.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,969.55x = 45,497.92 × 17,862.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,969.55x = 812,710,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,710,601.50/32,969.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.34

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