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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,857.22, 45,342.96 and 17,749.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,857.22, 45,342.96 and 17,749.88 is: 24,494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,857.22 : 45,342.96 = 17,749.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,857.22/45,342.96 = 17,749.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,857.22x = 45,342.96 × 17,749.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,857.22x = 804,832,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,832,098.84/32,857.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,494.83

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