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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.13, 45,348.38 and 17,753.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.13, 45,348.38 and 17,753.79 is: 24,500.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.13 : 45,348.38 = 17,753.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.13/45,348.38 = 17,753.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.13x = 45,348.38 × 17,753.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.13x = 805,105,615.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,105,615.36/32,861.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,500.24

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