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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.63, 45,072.03 and 17,756.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.63, 45,072.03 and 17,756.63 is: 24,504.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.63 : 45,072.03 = 17,756.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.63/45,072.03 = 17,756.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.63x = 45,072.03 × 17,756.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.63x = 800,327,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,327,134.70/32,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.34

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