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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,620.26, 45,015.81 and 17,716.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,620.26, 45,015.81 and 17,716.26 is: 24,448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,620.26 : 45,015.81 = 17,716.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,620.26/45,015.81 = 17,716.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,620.26x = 45,015.81 × 17,716.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,620.26x = 797,511,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,511,794.07/32,620.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,448.36

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