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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,754, 45,200.70 and 17,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,754, 45,200.70 and 17,850 is: 24,633.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,754 : 45,200.70 = 17,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,754/45,200.70 = 17,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,754x = 45,200.70 × 17,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,754x = 806,832,495
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,832,495/32,754
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,633.10

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