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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,659.14, 45,069.60 and 17,755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,659.14, 45,069.60 and 17,755.14 is: 24,502.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,659.14 : 45,069.60 = 17,755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,659.14/45,069.60 = 17,755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,659.14x = 45,069.60 × 17,755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,659.14x = 800,217,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,217,057.74/32,659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,502.09

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