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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.30, 45,505.85 and 17,868.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.30, 45,505.85 and 17,868.37 is: 24,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.30 : 45,505.85 = 17,868.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.30/45,505.85 = 17,868.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.30x = 45,505.85 × 17,868.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.30x = 813,115,295.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,115,295.87/32,975.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.31

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