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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,613.84, 45,006.93 and 17,709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,613.84, 45,006.93 and 17,709.84 is: 24,439.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,613.84 : 45,006.93 = 17,709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,613.84/45,006.93 = 17,709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,613.84x = 45,006.93 × 17,709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,613.84x = 797,065,529.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,065,529.19/32,613.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,439.49

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