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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.40, 45,506.10 and 17,868.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.40, 45,506.10 and 17,868.19 is: 24,658.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.40 : 45,506.10 = 17,868.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.40/45,506.10 = 17,868.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.40x = 45,506.10 × 17,868.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.40x = 813,111,640.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,111,640.96/32,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.13

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