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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.28, 45,059.94 and 17,748.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.28, 45,059.94 and 17,748.28 is: 24,492.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.28 : 45,059.94 = 17,748.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.28/45,059.94 = 17,748.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.28x = 45,059.94 × 17,748.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.28x = 799,736,431.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,736,431.90/32,652.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.51

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