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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,863.60, 45,351.78 and 17,756.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,863.60, 45,351.78 and 17,756.25 is: 24,503.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,863.60 : 45,351.78 = 17,756.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,863.60/45,351.78 = 17,756.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,863.60x = 45,351.78 × 17,756.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,863.60x = 805,277,543.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,277,543.63/32,863.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.63

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