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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,856.43, 45,341.82 and 17,749.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,856.43, 45,341.82 and 17,749.08 is: 24,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,856.43 : 45,341.82 = 17,749.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,856.43/45,341.82 = 17,749.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,856.43x = 45,341.82 × 17,749.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,856.43x = 804,775,590.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,775,590.53/32,856.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.70

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