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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.12, 45,010.14 and 17,712.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.12, 45,010.14 and 17,712.12 is: 24,442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.12 : 45,010.14 = 17,712.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.12/45,010.14 = 17,712.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.12x = 45,010.14 × 17,712.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.12x = 797,225,000.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,225,000.90/32,616.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,442.67

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