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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,758.26, 45,206.44 and 17,854.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,758.26, 45,206.44 and 17,854.26 is: 24,638.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,758.26 : 45,206.44 = 17,854.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,758.26/45,206.44 = 17,854.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,758.26x = 45,206.44 × 17,854.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,758.26x = 807,127,533.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,127,533.43/32,758.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.90

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