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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,661.14, 45,072.36 and 17,757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,661.14, 45,072.36 and 17,757.14 is: 24,504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,661.14 : 45,072.36 = 17,757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,661.14/45,072.36 = 17,757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,661.14x = 45,072.36 × 17,757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,661.14x = 800,356,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,356,206.65/32,661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.85

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