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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,986.62, 45,521.37 and 17,879.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,986.62, 45,521.37 and 17,879.22 is: 24,673.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,986.62 : 45,521.37 = 17,879.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,986.62/45,521.37 = 17,879.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,986.62x = 45,521.37 × 17,879.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,986.62x = 813,886,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,886,588.93/32,986.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,673.23

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