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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,862.13, 45,349.77 and 17,754.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,862.13, 45,349.77 and 17,754.79 is: 24,501.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,862.13 : 45,349.77 = 17,754.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,862.13/45,349.77 = 17,754.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,862.13x = 45,349.77 × 17,754.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,862.13x = 805,175,642.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,175,642.90/32,862.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.63

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