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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,763.96, 45,214.27 and 17,859.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,763.96, 45,214.27 and 17,859.96 is: 24,646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,763.96 : 45,214.27 = 17,859.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,763.96/45,214.27 = 17,859.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,763.96x = 45,214.27 × 17,859.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,763.96x = 807,525,008.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,525,008.98/32,763.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.75

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