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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,756.44, 45,205.14 and 17,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,756.44, 45,205.14 and 17,852.44 is: 24,637.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,756.44 : 45,205.14 = 17,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,756.44/45,205.14 = 17,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,756.44x = 45,205.14 × 17,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,756.44x = 807,022,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,022,049.54/32,756.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.05

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