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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.26, 45,202.30 and 17,851.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.26, 45,202.30 and 17,851.26 is: 24,634.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.26 : 45,202.30 = 17,851.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.26/45,202.30 = 17,851.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.26x = 45,202.30 × 17,851.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.26x = 806,918,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,918,009.90/32,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.76

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