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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.75, 45,519.93 and 17,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.75, 45,519.93 and 17,878.44 is: 24,672.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.75 : 45,519.93 = 17,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.75/45,519.93 = 17,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.75x = 45,519.93 × 17,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.75x = 813,825,337.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,825,337.31/32,985.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,672.03

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