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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,618.50, 45,013.53 and 17,714.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,618.50, 45,013.53 and 17,714.50 is: 24,446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,618.50 : 45,013.53 = 17,714.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,618.50/45,013.53 = 17,714.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,618.50x = 45,013.53 × 17,714.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,618.50x = 797,392,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,392,177.19/32,618.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,446.01

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