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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657, 45,067.04 and 17,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657, 45,067.04 and 17,753 is: 24,499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657 : 45,067.04 = 17,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657/45,067.04 = 17,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657x = 45,067.04 × 17,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657x = 800,075,161.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,075,161.12/32,657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.35

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