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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.16, 45,065.36 and 17,752.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.16, 45,065.36 and 17,752.48 is: 24,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.16 : 45,065.36 = 17,752.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.16/45,065.36 = 17,752.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.16x = 45,065.36 × 17,752.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.16x = 800,021,902.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,021,902.09/32,656.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,498.35

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