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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.04, 45,008.76 and 17,711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.04, 45,008.76 and 17,711.04 is: 24,441.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.04 : 45,008.76 = 17,711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.04/45,008.76 = 17,711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.04x = 45,008.76 × 17,711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.04x = 797,151,948.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,151,948.71/32,615.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,441.24

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