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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.68, 45,004.38 and 17,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.68, 45,004.38 and 17,707.68 is: 24,436.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.68 : 45,004.38 = 17,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.68/45,004.38 = 17,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.68x = 45,004.38 × 17,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.68x = 796,923,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,923,159.64/32,611.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.74

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