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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,970.99, 45,499.98 and 17,863.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,970.99, 45,499.98 and 17,863.75 is: 24,651.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,970.99 : 45,499.98 = 17,863.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,970.99/45,499.98 = 17,863.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,970.99x = 45,499.98 × 17,863.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,970.99x = 812,800,267.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,800,267.73/32,970.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,651.98

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