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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,867.28, 45,356.84 and 17,759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,867.28, 45,356.84 and 17,759.94 is: 24,508.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,867.28 : 45,356.84 = 17,759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,867.28/45,356.84 = 17,759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,867.28x = 45,356.84 × 17,759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,867.28x = 805,534,668.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,534,668.19/32,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,508.71

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