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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.62, 45,520.06 and 17,878.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.62, 45,520.06 and 17,878.66 is: 24,672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.62 : 45,520.06 = 17,878.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.62/45,520.06 = 17,878.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.62x = 45,520.06 × 17,878.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.62x = 813,837,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,837,675.92/32,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.50

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