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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.13, 45,359.41 and 17,761.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.13, 45,359.41 and 17,761.74 is: 24,511.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.13 : 45,359.41 = 17,761.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.13/45,359.41 = 17,761.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.13x = 45,359.41 × 17,761.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.13x = 805,662,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,662,109.78/32,869.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,511.21

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