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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,757.44, 45,206.52 and 17,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,757.44, 45,206.52 and 17,853.44 is: 24,638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,757.44 : 45,206.52 = 17,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,757.44/45,206.52 = 17,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,757.44x = 45,206.52 × 17,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,757.44x = 807,091,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,091,892.43/32,757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.43

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