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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,658.75, 45,069.44 and 17,754.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,658.75, 45,069.44 and 17,754.75 is: 24,501.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,658.75 : 45,069.44 = 17,754.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,658.75/45,069.44 = 17,754.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,658.75x = 45,069.44 × 17,754.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,658.75x = 800,196,551.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,196,551.07/32,658.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,501.75

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