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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.58, 45,506.48 and 17,868.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.58, 45,506.48 and 17,868.26 is: 24,658.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.58 : 45,506.48 = 17,868.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.58/45,506.48 = 17,868.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.58x = 45,506.48 × 17,868.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.58x = 813,121,616.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,121,616.32/32,975.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.30

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