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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,652.91, 45,060.88 and 17,749.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,652.91, 45,060.88 and 17,749.23 is: 24,493.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,652.91 : 45,060.88 = 17,749.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,652.91/45,060.88 = 17,749.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,652.91x = 45,060.88 × 17,749.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,652.91x = 799,795,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,795,834.38/32,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,493.86

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