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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,649.68, 45,056.40 and 17,745.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,649.68, 45,056.40 and 17,745.68 is: 24,488.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,649.68 : 45,056.40 = 17,745.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,649.68/45,056.40 = 17,745.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,649.68x = 45,056.40 × 17,745.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,649.68x = 799,556,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,556,456.35/32,649.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,488.95

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