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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,759.44, 45,209.28 and 17,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,759.44, 45,209.28 and 17,855.44 is: 24,641.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,759.44 : 45,209.28 = 17,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,759.44/45,209.28 = 17,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,759.44x = 45,209.28 × 17,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,759.44x = 807,231,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,231,586.48/32,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.19

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