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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,620.25, 45,015.96 and 17,716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,620.25, 45,015.96 and 17,716.25 is: 24,448.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,620.25 : 45,015.96 = 17,716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,620.25/45,015.96 = 17,716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,620.25x = 45,015.96 × 17,716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,620.25x = 797,514,001.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,514,001.35/32,620.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.43

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