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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,612.48, 45,005.24 and 17,708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,612.48, 45,005.24 and 17,708.48 is: 24,437.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,612.48 : 45,005.24 = 17,708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,612.48/45,005.24 = 17,708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,612.48x = 45,005.24 × 17,708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,612.48x = 796,974,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,974,392.44/32,612.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,437.71

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