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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.38, 45,060.28 and 17,748.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.38, 45,060.28 and 17,748.38 is: 24,492.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.38 : 45,060.28 = 17,748.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.38/45,060.28 = 17,748.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.38x = 45,060.28 × 17,748.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.38x = 799,746,972.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,746,972.35/32,652.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,492.76

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