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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,651.64, 45,060.30 and 17,747.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,651.64, 45,060.30 and 17,747.64 is: 24,492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,651.64 : 45,060.30 = 17,747.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,651.64/45,060.30 = 17,747.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,651.64x = 45,060.30 × 17,747.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,651.64x = 799,713,982.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,713,982.69/32,651.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.31

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