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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,753.40, 45,199.66 and 17,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,753.40, 45,199.66 and 17,849.40 is: 24,632.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,753.40 : 45,199.66 = 17,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,753.40/45,199.66 = 17,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,753.40x = 45,199.66 × 17,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,753.40x = 806,786,811.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,786,811.20/32,753.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,632.15

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