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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,760.32, 45,209.22 and 17,856.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,760.32, 45,209.22 and 17,856.32 is: 24,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,760.32 : 45,209.22 = 17,856.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,760.32/45,209.22 = 17,856.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,760.32x = 45,209.22 × 17,856.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,760.32x = 807,270,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,270,299.27/32,760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.71

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