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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,654.16, 45,062.60 and 17,750.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,654.16, 45,062.60 and 17,750.48 is: 24,495.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,654.16 : 45,062.60 = 17,750.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,654.16/45,062.60 = 17,750.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,654.16x = 45,062.60 × 17,750.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,654.16x = 799,882,780.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,882,780.05/32,654.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.59

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