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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,653.74, 45,061.95 and 17,749.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,653.74, 45,061.95 and 17,749.74 is: 24,494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,653.74 : 45,061.95 = 17,749.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,653.74/45,061.95 = 17,749.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,653.74x = 45,061.95 × 17,749.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,653.74x = 799,837,896.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,837,896.39/32,653.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,494.53

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