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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,610.68, 45,003 and 17,706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,610.68, 45,003 and 17,706.68 is: 24,435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,610.68 : 45,003 = 17,706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,610.68/45,003 = 17,706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,610.68x = 45,003 × 17,706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,610.68x = 796,853,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,853,720.04/32,610.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.36

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