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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.64, 45,057.54 and 17,745.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.64, 45,057.54 and 17,745.64 is: 24,489.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.64 : 45,057.54 = 17,745.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.64/45,057.54 = 17,745.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.64x = 45,057.54 × 17,745.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.64x = 799,574,884.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,574,884.13/32,649.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.55

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