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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.44, 45,059.08 and 17,747.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.44, 45,059.08 and 17,747.44 is: 24,491.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.44 : 45,059.08 = 17,747.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.44/45,059.08 = 17,747.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.44x = 45,059.08 × 17,747.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.44x = 799,683,318.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,683,318.76/32,651.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.52

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