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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,644.32, 45,049.20 and 17,740.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,644.32, 45,049.20 and 17,740.32 is: 24,481.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,644.32 : 45,049.20 = 17,740.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,644.32/45,049.20 = 17,740.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,644.32x = 45,049.20 × 17,740.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,644.32x = 799,187,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,187,223.74/32,644.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,481.66

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