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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.09, 45,340.04 and 17,747.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.09, 45,340.04 and 17,747.75 is: 24,491.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.09 : 45,340.04 = 17,747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.09/45,340.04 = 17,747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.09x = 45,340.04 × 17,747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.09x = 804,683,694.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,683,694.91/32,855.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.90

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