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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.28, 45,340.26 and 17,951.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.28, 45,340.26 and 17,951.28 is: 24,772.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.28 : 45,340.26 = 17,951.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.28/45,340.26 = 17,951.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.28x = 45,340.26 × 17,951.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.28x = 813,915,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,915,702.53/32,855.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,772.75

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