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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,545, 44,912.13 and 17,641

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,545, 44,912.13 and 17,641 is: 24,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,545 : 44,912.13 = 17,641 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,545/44,912.13 = 17,641/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,545x = 44,912.13 × 17,641
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,545x = 792,294,885.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,294,885.33/32,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,344.60

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