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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.24, 45,007.68 and 17,710.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.24, 45,007.68 and 17,710.24 is: 24,440.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.24 : 45,007.68 = 17,710.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.24/45,007.68 = 17,710.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.24x = 45,007.68 × 17,710.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.24x = 797,096,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,096,814.64/32,614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.15

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