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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,971.92, 45,501.26 and 17,864.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,971.92, 45,501.26 and 17,864.69 is: 24,653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,971.92 : 45,501.26 = 17,864.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,971.92/45,501.26 = 17,864.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,971.92x = 45,501.26 × 17,864.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,971.92x = 812,865,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,865,587.68/32,971.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,653.27

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