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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,760.64, 45,208.48 and 17,856.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,760.64, 45,208.48 and 17,856.32 is: 24,641.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,760.64 : 45,208.48 = 17,856.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,760.64/45,208.48 = 17,856.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,760.64x = 45,208.48 × 17,856.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,760.64x = 807,257,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,257,085.59/32,760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,641.07

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