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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611, 45,003.18 and 17,707

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611, 45,003.18 and 17,707 is: 24,435.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611 : 45,003.18 = 17,707 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611/45,003.18 = 17,707/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611x = 45,003.18 × 17,707
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611x = 796,871,308.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,871,308.26/32,611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.66

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