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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,617.22, 45,011.97 and 17,713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,617.22, 45,011.97 and 17,713.22 is: 24,444.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,617.22 : 45,011.97 = 17,713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,617.22/45,011.97 = 17,713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,617.22x = 45,011.97 × 17,713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,617.22x = 797,306,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,306,927.24/32,617.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,444.36

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