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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,619.04, 45,014.80 and 17,715.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,619.04, 45,014.80 and 17,715.04 is: 24,447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,619.04 : 45,014.80 = 17,715.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,619.04/45,014.80 = 17,715.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,619.04x = 45,014.80 × 17,715.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,619.04x = 797,438,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,438,982.59/32,619.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.04

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