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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,861.53, 45,348.92 and 17,754.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,861.53, 45,348.92 and 17,754.18 is: 24,500.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,861.53 : 45,348.92 = 17,754.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,861.53/45,348.92 = 17,754.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,861.53x = 45,348.92 × 17,754.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,861.53x = 805,132,932.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,132,932.87/32,861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,500.78

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