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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.58, 45,505.10 and 17,867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.58, 45,505.10 and 17,867.25 is: 24,656.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.58 : 45,505.10 = 17,867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.58/45,505.10 = 17,867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.58x = 45,505.10 × 17,867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.58x = 813,050,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,050,997.98/32,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.90

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