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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,862.03, 45,349.62 and 17,754.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,862.03, 45,349.62 and 17,754.68 is: 24,501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,862.03 : 45,349.62 = 17,754.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,862.03/45,349.62 = 17,754.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,862.03x = 45,349.62 × 17,754.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,862.03x = 805,167,902.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,167,902.45/32,862.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.47

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