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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,614.76, 45,008.24 and 17,710.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,614.76, 45,008.24 and 17,710.76 is: 24,440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,614.76 : 45,008.24 = 17,710.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,614.76/45,008.24 = 17,710.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,614.76x = 45,008.24 × 17,710.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,614.76x = 797,130,136.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,130,136.66/32,614.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.78

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