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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.22, 45,503.10 and 17,865.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.22, 45,503.10 and 17,865.88 is: 24,654.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.22 : 45,503.10 = 17,865.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.22/45,503.10 = 17,865.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.22x = 45,503.10 × 17,865.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.22x = 812,952,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,952,924.23/32,973.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.94

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