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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,769.36, 45,222.36 and 17,865.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,769.36, 45,222.36 and 17,865.36 is: 24,654.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,769.36 : 45,222.36 = 17,865.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,769.36/45,222.36 = 17,865.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,769.36x = 45,222.36 × 17,865.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,769.36x = 807,913,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,913,741.45/32,769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.55

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