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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.50, 45,213.66 and 17,859.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.50, 45,213.66 and 17,859.50 is: 24,646.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.50 : 45,213.66 = 17,859.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.50/45,213.66 = 17,859.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.50x = 45,213.66 × 17,859.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.50x = 807,493,360.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,493,360.77/32,763.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.13

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