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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,785.24, 45,243.70 and 17,881.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,785.24, 45,243.70 and 17,881.24 is: 24,676.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,785.24 : 45,243.70 = 17,881.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,785.24/45,243.70 = 17,881.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,785.24x = 45,243.70 × 17,881.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,785.24x = 809,013,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,013,458.19/32,785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.15

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