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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,543.45, 48,759.44 and 17,762.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,543.45, 48,759.44 and 17,762.74 is: 26,613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,543.45 : 48,759.44 = 17,762.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,543.45/48,759.44 = 17,762.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,543.45x = 48,759.44 × 17,762.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,543.45x = 866,101,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,101,255.27/32,543.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,613.69

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