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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.56, 45,506.40 and 17,868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.56, 45,506.40 and 17,868.24 is: 24,658.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.56 : 45,506.40 = 17,868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.56/45,506.40 = 17,868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.56x = 45,506.40 × 17,868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.56x = 813,119,276.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,119,276.74/32,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.24

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