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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,764.62, 45,215.07 and 17,860.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,764.62, 45,215.07 and 17,860.62 is: 24,647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,764.62 : 45,215.07 = 17,860.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,764.62/45,215.07 = 17,860.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,764.62x = 45,215.07 × 17,860.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,764.62x = 807,569,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,569,183.54/32,764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.60

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