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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,764.12, 45,214.38 and 17,860.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,764.12, 45,214.38 and 17,860.12 is: 24,646.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,764.12 : 45,214.38 = 17,860.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,764.12/45,214.38 = 17,860.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,764.12x = 45,214.38 × 17,860.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,764.12x = 807,534,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,534,252.53/32,764.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,646.91

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