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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.48, 45,002.48 and 17,706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.48, 45,002.48 and 17,706.48 is: 24,434.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.48 : 45,002.48 = 17,706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.48/45,002.48 = 17,706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.48x = 45,002.48 × 17,706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.48x = 796,835,512.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,835,512.07/32,610.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,434.95

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