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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,786.52, 45,245.70 and 17,882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,786.52, 45,245.70 and 17,882.52 is: 24,678.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,786.52 : 45,245.70 = 17,882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,786.52/45,245.70 = 17,882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,786.52x = 45,245.70 × 17,882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,786.52x = 809,107,135.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,107,135.16/32,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.04

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