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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,658.63, 45,069.26 and 17,754.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,658.63, 45,069.26 and 17,754.63 is: 24,501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,658.63 : 45,069.26 = 17,754.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,658.63/45,069.26 = 17,754.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,658.63x = 45,069.26 × 17,754.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,658.63x = 800,188,035.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,188,035.67/32,658.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.58

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