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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.64, 45,340.80 and 17,951.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.64, 45,340.80 and 17,951.64 is: 24,773.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.64 : 45,340.80 = 17,951.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.64/45,340.80 = 17,951.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.64x = 45,340.80 × 17,951.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.64x = 813,941,718.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,941,718.91/32,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.27

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