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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.40, 45,060.76 and 17,748.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.40, 45,060.76 and 17,748.72 is: 24,493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.40 : 45,060.76 = 17,748.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.40/45,060.76 = 17,748.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.40x = 45,060.76 × 17,748.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.40x = 799,770,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,770,812.23/32,652.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.48

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