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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.06, 45,502.76 and 17,866.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.06, 45,502.76 and 17,866.11 is: 24,655.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.06 : 45,502.76 = 17,866.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.06/45,502.76 = 17,866.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.06x = 45,502.76 × 17,866.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.06x = 812,956,998.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,956,998.62/32,973.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.19

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