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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.08, 45,070.76 and 17,756.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.08, 45,070.76 and 17,756.08 is: 24,503.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.08 : 45,070.76 = 17,756.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.08/45,070.76 = 17,756.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.08x = 45,070.76 × 17,756.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.08x = 800,280,020.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,280,020.22/32,660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.31

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