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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,648.26, 45,054.88 and 17,744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,648.26, 45,054.88 and 17,744.26 is: 24,487.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,648.26 : 45,054.88 = 17,744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,648.26/45,054.88 = 17,744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,648.26x = 45,054.88 × 17,744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,648.26x = 799,465,504.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,465,504.99/32,648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,487.23

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