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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.41, 45,060.19 and 17,748.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.41, 45,060.19 and 17,748.73 is: 24,493.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.41 : 45,060.19 = 17,748.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.41/45,060.19 = 17,748.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.41x = 45,060.19 × 17,748.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.41x = 799,761,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,761,057.32/32,652.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.17

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