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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,626.64, 45,023.56 and 17,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,626.64, 45,023.56 and 17,722.32 is: 24,456.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,626.64 : 45,023.56 = 17,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,626.64/45,023.56 = 17,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,626.64x = 45,023.56 × 17,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,626.64x = 797,921,937.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,921,937.86/32,626.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.15

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