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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.85, 45,506.72 and 17,868.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.85, 45,506.72 and 17,868.51 is: 24,658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.85 : 45,506.72 = 17,868.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.85/45,506.72 = 17,868.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.85x = 45,506.72 × 17,868.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.85x = 813,137,192.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,137,192.04/32,975.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.57

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