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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,973.56, 45,503.43 and 17,866.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,973.56, 45,503.43 and 17,866.62 is: 24,655.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,973.56 : 45,503.43 = 17,866.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,973.56/45,503.43 = 17,866.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,973.56x = 45,503.43 × 17,866.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,973.56x = 812,992,492.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,992,492.51/32,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.89

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