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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,756.26, 45,203.68 and 17,852.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,756.26, 45,203.68 and 17,852.26 is: 24,636.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,756.26 : 45,203.68 = 17,852.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,756.26/45,203.68 = 17,852.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,756.26x = 45,203.68 × 17,852.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,756.26x = 806,987,848.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,987,848.32/32,756.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.14

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