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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,972.27, 45,500.94 and 17,864.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,972.27, 45,500.94 and 17,864.28 is: 24,652.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,972.27 : 45,500.94 = 17,864.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,972.27/45,500.94 = 17,864.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,972.27x = 45,500.94 × 17,864.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,972.27x = 812,841,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,841,532.42/32,972.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,652.28

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