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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.67, 45,504.78 and 17,867.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.67, 45,504.78 and 17,867.29 is: 24,656.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.67 : 45,504.78 = 17,867.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.67/45,504.78 = 17,867.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.67x = 45,504.78 × 17,867.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.67x = 813,046,873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,046,873.12/32,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.71

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