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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,619.75, 45,015.80 and 17,715.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,619.75, 45,015.80 and 17,715.75 is: 24,448.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,619.75 : 45,015.80 = 17,715.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,619.75/45,015.80 = 17,715.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,619.75x = 45,015.80 × 17,715.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,619.75x = 797,488,570.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,488,570.27/32,619.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.03

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