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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.76, 45,030.36 and 17,726.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.76, 45,030.36 and 17,726.76 is: 24,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.76 : 45,030.36 = 17,726.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.76/45,030.36 = 17,726.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.76x = 45,030.36 × 17,726.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.76x = 798,242,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,242,384.43/32,630.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,462.88

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