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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.16, 45,202.02 and 17,851.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.16, 45,202.02 and 17,851.16 is: 24,634.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.16 : 45,202.02 = 17,851.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.16/45,202.02 = 17,851.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.16x = 45,202.02 × 17,851.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.16x = 806,908,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,908,491.34/32,755.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.55

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