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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.16, 45,059.84 and 17,748.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.16, 45,059.84 and 17,748.48 is: 24,492.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.16 : 45,059.84 = 17,748.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.16/45,059.84 = 17,748.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.16x = 45,059.84 × 17,748.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.16x = 799,743,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,743,669.04/32,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.83

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