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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,858.86, 45,345.16 and 17,751.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,858.86, 45,345.16 and 17,751.50 is: 24,497.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,858.86 : 45,345.16 = 17,751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,858.86/45,345.16 = 17,751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,858.86x = 45,345.16 × 17,751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,858.86x = 804,944,607.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,944,607.74/32,858.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.03

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