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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,620.24, 45,015.72 and 17,716.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,620.24, 45,015.72 and 17,716.24 is: 24,448.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,620.24 : 45,015.72 = 17,716.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,620.24/45,015.72 = 17,716.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,620.24x = 45,015.72 × 17,716.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,620.24x = 797,509,299.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,509,299.29/32,620.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.30

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