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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.48, 45,003.86 and 17,707.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.48, 45,003.86 and 17,707.48 is: 24,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.48 : 45,003.86 = 17,707.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.48/45,003.86 = 17,707.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.48x = 45,003.86 × 17,707.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.48x = 796,904,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,904,950.87/32,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.33

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