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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,769.62, 45,221.96 and 17,865.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,769.62, 45,221.96 and 17,865.62 is: 24,654.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,769.62 : 45,221.96 = 17,865.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,769.62/45,221.96 = 17,865.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,769.62x = 45,221.96 × 17,865.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,769.62x = 807,918,353.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,918,353.02/32,769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,654.49

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