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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,758.32, 45,206.46 and 17,854.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,758.32, 45,206.46 and 17,854.32 is: 24,638.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,758.32 : 45,206.46 = 17,854.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,758.32/45,206.46 = 17,854.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,758.32x = 45,206.46 × 17,854.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,758.32x = 807,130,602.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,130,602.91/32,758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,638.95

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