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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.22, 45,340.20 and 17,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.22, 45,340.20 and 17,747.88 is: 24,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.22 : 45,340.20 = 17,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.22/45,340.20 = 17,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.22x = 45,340.20 × 17,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.22x = 804,692,428.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,692,428.78/32,855.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.07

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