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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.64, 45,009.76 and 17,712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.64, 45,009.76 and 17,712.32 is: 24,442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.64 : 45,009.76 = 17,712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.64/45,009.76 = 17,712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.64x = 45,009.76 × 17,712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.64x = 797,227,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,227,272.24/32,616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,442.35

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