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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,755.44, 45,203.76 and 17,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,755.44, 45,203.76 and 17,851.44 is: 24,635.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,755.44 : 45,203.76 = 17,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,755.44/45,203.76 = 17,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,755.44x = 45,203.76 × 17,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,755.44x = 806,952,209.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,952,209.41/32,755.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,635.67

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