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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,864.22, 45,352.62 and 17,756.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,864.22, 45,352.62 and 17,756.88 is: 24,504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,864.22 : 45,352.62 = 17,756.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,864.22/45,352.62 = 17,756.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,864.22x = 45,352.62 × 17,756.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,864.22x = 805,321,031.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,321,031.03/32,864.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.49

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