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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,854.85, 45,339.71 and 17,747.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,854.85, 45,339.71 and 17,747.51 is: 24,491.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,854.85 : 45,339.71 = 17,747.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,854.85/45,339.71 = 17,747.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,854.85x = 45,339.71 × 17,747.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,854.85x = 804,666,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,666,956.62/32,854.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.57

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