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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,622.24, 45,018.48 and 17,718.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,622.24, 45,018.48 and 17,718.24 is: 24,451.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,622.24 : 45,018.48 = 17,718.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,622.24/45,018.48 = 17,718.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,622.24x = 45,018.48 × 17,718.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,622.24x = 797,648,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,648,233.08/32,622.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.06

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