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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,660.68, 45,072.48 and 17,756.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,660.68, 45,072.48 and 17,756.68 is: 24,504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,660.68 : 45,072.48 = 17,756.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,660.68/45,072.48 = 17,756.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,660.68x = 45,072.48 × 17,756.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,660.68x = 800,337,604.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,337,604.17/32,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.62

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