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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.37, 45,505.71 and 17,867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.37, 45,505.71 and 17,867.70 is: 24,657.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.37 : 45,505.71 = 17,867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.37/45,505.71 = 17,867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.37x = 45,505.71 × 17,867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.37x = 813,082,374.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,082,374.57/32,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.26

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