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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.08, 45,202.02 and 17,851.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.08, 45,202.02 and 17,851.08 is: 24,634.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.08 : 45,202.02 = 17,851.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.08/45,202.02 = 17,851.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.08x = 45,202.02 × 17,851.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.08x = 806,904,875.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,904,875.18/32,755.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.50

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