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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.38, 45,058.90 and 17,747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.38, 45,058.90 and 17,747.38 is: 24,491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.38 : 45,058.90 = 17,747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.38/45,058.90 = 17,747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.38x = 45,058.90 × 17,747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.38x = 799,677,420.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,677,420.68/32,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.38

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