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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.56, 45,003.78 and 17,707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.56, 45,003.78 and 17,707.56 is: 24,436.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.56 : 45,003.78 = 17,707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.56/45,003.78 = 17,707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.56x = 45,003.78 × 17,707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.56x = 796,907,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,907,134.58/32,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.34

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