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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.40, 45,059.38 and 17,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.40, 45,059.38 and 17,747.72 is: 24,492.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.40 : 45,059.38 = 17,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.40/45,059.38 = 17,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.40x = 45,059.38 × 17,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.40x = 799,701,259.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,701,259.61/32,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.10

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