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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,856.09, 45,341.40 and 17,748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,856.09, 45,341.40 and 17,748.75 is: 24,493.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,856.09 : 45,341.40 = 17,748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,856.09/45,341.40 = 17,748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,856.09x = 45,341.40 × 17,748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,856.09x = 804,753,173.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,753,173.25/32,856.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.27

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