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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,865.78, 45,354.77 and 17,758.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,865.78, 45,354.77 and 17,758.44 is: 24,506.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,865.78 : 45,354.77 = 17,758.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,865.78/45,354.77 = 17,758.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,865.78x = 45,354.77 × 17,758.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,865.78x = 805,429,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,429,939.56/32,865.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,506.64

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