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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545.09, 48,761.90 and 17,764.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545.09, 48,761.90 and 17,764.38 is: 26,616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545.09 : 48,761.90 = 17,764.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545.09/48,761.90 = 17,764.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545.09x = 48,761.90 × 17,764.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545.09x = 866,224,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,224,921.12/32,545.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,616.15

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