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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,974.80, 45,505.08 and 17,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,974.80, 45,505.08 and 17,867.52 is: 24,657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,974.80 : 45,505.08 = 17,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,974.80/45,505.08 = 17,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,974.80x = 45,505.08 × 17,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,974.80x = 813,062,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,062,927.00/32,974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.10

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