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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,624.76, 45,022.08 and 17,720.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,624.76, 45,022.08 and 17,720.76 is: 24,454.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,624.76 : 45,022.08 = 17,720.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,624.76/45,022.08 = 17,720.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,624.76x = 45,022.08 × 17,720.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,624.76x = 797,825,474.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,825,474.38/32,624.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,454.60

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