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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,970.06, 45,498.62 and 17,863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,970.06, 45,498.62 and 17,863.13 is: 24,651.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,970.06 : 45,498.62 = 17,863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,970.06/45,498.62 = 17,863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,970.06x = 45,498.62 × 17,863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,970.06x = 812,747,447.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,747,447.07/32,970.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.08

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