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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.16, 45,063.98 and 17,751.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.16, 45,063.98 and 17,751.48 is: 24,496.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.16 : 45,063.98 = 17,751.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.16/45,063.98 = 17,751.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.16x = 45,063.98 × 17,751.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.16x = 799,952,339.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,952,339.69/32,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,496.97

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