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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,658.16, 45,068.12 and 17,754.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,658.16, 45,068.12 and 17,754.48 is: 24,501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,658.16 : 45,068.12 = 17,754.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,658.16/45,068.12 = 17,754.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,658.16x = 45,068.12 × 17,754.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,658.16x = 800,161,035.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,161,035.18/32,658.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.11

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