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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,645.50, 45,050.80 and 17,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,645.50, 45,050.80 and 17,741.50 is: 24,483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,645.50 : 45,050.80 = 17,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,645.50/45,050.80 = 17,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,645.50x = 45,050.80 × 17,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,645.50x = 799,268,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,268,768.20/32,645.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,483.28

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