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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.32, 45,207.84 and 17,855.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.32, 45,207.84 and 17,855.32 is: 24,640.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.32 : 45,207.84 = 17,855.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.32/45,207.84 = 17,855.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.32x = 45,207.84 × 17,855.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.32x = 807,200,449.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,200,449.71/32,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,640.33

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