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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,650.64, 45,058.92 and 17,746.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,650.64, 45,058.92 and 17,746.64 is: 24,490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,650.64 : 45,058.92 = 17,746.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,650.64/45,058.92 = 17,746.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,650.64x = 45,058.92 × 17,746.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,650.64x = 799,644,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,644,432.03/32,650.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,490.93

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