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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.05, 45,504.12 and 17,867.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.05, 45,504.12 and 17,867.13 is: 24,656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.05 : 45,504.12 = 17,867.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.05/45,504.12 = 17,867.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.05x = 45,504.12 × 17,867.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.05x = 813,028,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,028,027.58/32,974.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.60

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