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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.32, 45,057.48 and 17,746.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.32, 45,057.48 and 17,746.32 is: 24,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.32 : 45,057.48 = 17,746.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.32/45,057.48 = 17,746.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.32x = 45,057.48 × 17,746.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.32x = 799,604,458.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,604,458.47/32,650.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.94

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