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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,613.18, 45,006.39 and 17,709.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,613.18, 45,006.39 and 17,709.18 is: 24,438.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,613.18 : 45,006.39 = 17,709.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,613.18/45,006.39 = 17,709.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,613.18x = 45,006.39 × 17,709.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,613.18x = 797,026,261.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,026,261.66/32,613.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,438.78

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