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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.30, 45,354.16 and 17,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.30, 45,354.16 and 17,758 is: 24,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.30 : 45,354.16 = 17,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.30/45,354.16 = 17,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.30x = 45,354.16 × 17,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.30x = 805,399,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,399,173.28/32,865.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.06

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