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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,766.66, 45,217.86 and 17,862.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,766.66, 45,217.86 and 17,862.66 is: 24,650.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,766.66 : 45,217.86 = 17,862.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,766.66/45,217.86 = 17,862.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,766.66x = 45,217.86 × 17,862.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,766.66x = 807,711,259.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,711,259.11/32,766.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,650.40

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