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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.24, 45,059.88 and 17,748.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.24, 45,059.88 and 17,748.24 is: 24,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.24 : 45,059.88 = 17,748.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.24/45,059.88 = 17,748.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.24x = 45,059.88 × 17,748.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.24x = 799,733,564.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,733,564.61/32,652.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.46

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