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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,656.68, 45,066.96 and 17,752.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,656.68, 45,066.96 and 17,752.68 is: 24,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,656.68 : 45,066.96 = 17,752.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,656.68/45,066.96 = 17,752.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,656.68x = 45,066.96 × 17,752.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,656.68x = 800,059,319.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,059,319.45/32,656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.10

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