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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,655.24, 45,064.02 and 17,751.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,655.24, 45,064.02 and 17,751.24 is: 24,496.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,655.24 : 45,064.02 = 17,751.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,655.24/45,064.02 = 17,751.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,655.24x = 45,064.02 × 17,751.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,655.24x = 799,942,234.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,942,234.38/32,655.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,496.60

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