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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,851.79, 45,335.44 and 17,744.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,851.79, 45,335.44 and 17,744.45 is: 24,487.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,851.79 : 45,335.44 = 17,744.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,851.79/45,335.44 = 17,744.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,851.79x = 45,335.44 × 17,744.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,851.79x = 804,452,448.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,452,448.31/32,851.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,487.32

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