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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,765.12, 45,215.76 and 17,861.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,765.12, 45,215.76 and 17,861.12 is: 24,648.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,765.12 : 45,215.76 = 17,861.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,765.12/45,215.76 = 17,861.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,765.12x = 45,215.76 × 17,861.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,765.12x = 807,604,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,604,115.25/32,765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,648.29

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