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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,853.09, 45,337.26 and 17,745.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,853.09, 45,337.26 and 17,745.75 is: 24,489.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,853.09 : 45,337.26 = 17,745.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,853.09/45,337.26 = 17,745.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,853.09x = 45,337.26 × 17,745.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,853.09x = 804,543,681.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,543,681.65/32,853.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.13

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