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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.19, 45,505.80 and 17,867.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.19, 45,505.80 and 17,867.97 is: 24,657.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.19 : 45,505.80 = 17,867.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.19/45,505.80 = 17,867.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.19x = 45,505.80 × 17,867.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.19x = 813,096,269.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,096,269.23/32,975.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.82

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