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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,760, 45,208.92 and 17,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,760, 45,208.92 and 17,856 is: 24,641.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,760 : 45,208.92 = 17,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,760/45,208.92 = 17,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,760x = 45,208.92 × 17,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,760x = 807,250,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,250,475.52/32,760
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.35

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