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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,855.93, 45,341.14 and 17,748.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,855.93, 45,341.14 and 17,748.59 is: 24,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,855.93 : 45,341.14 = 17,748.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,855.93/45,341.14 = 17,748.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,855.93x = 45,341.14 × 17,748.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,855.93x = 804,740,988.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,740,988.54/32,855.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.02

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