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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,621.96, 45,018.34 and 17,717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,621.96, 45,018.34 and 17,717.96 is: 24,450.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,621.96 : 45,018.34 = 17,717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,621.96/45,018.34 = 17,717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,621.96x = 45,018.34 × 17,717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,621.96x = 797,633,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,633,147.39/32,621.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,450.80

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