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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,764.87, 45,215.41 and 17,860.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,764.87, 45,215.41 and 17,860.87 is: 24,647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,764.87 : 45,215.41 = 17,860.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,764.87/45,215.41 = 17,860.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,764.87x = 45,215.41 × 17,860.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,764.87x = 807,586,560.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,586,560.01/32,764.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,647.94

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