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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,653.50, 45,061.86 and 17,749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,653.50, 45,061.86 and 17,749.50 is: 24,494.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.50 : 45,061.86 = 17,749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.50/45,061.86 = 17,749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.50x = 45,061.86 × 17,749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.50x = 799,825,484.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,825,484.07/32,653.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,494.33

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