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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,657.28, 45,066.96 and 17,753.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,657.28, 45,066.96 and 17,753.28 is: 24,499.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,657.28 : 45,066.96 = 17,753.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,657.28/45,066.96 = 17,753.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,657.28x = 45,066.96 × 17,753.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,657.28x = 800,086,359.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,086,359.63/32,657.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,499.48

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