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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.43, 45,340.44 and 17,748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.43, 45,340.44 and 17,748.08 is: 24,492.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.43 : 45,340.44 = 17,748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.43/45,340.44 = 17,748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.43x = 45,340.44 × 17,748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.43x = 804,706,037.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,706,037.91/32,855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.33

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