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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,661.36, 45,072.36 and 17,757.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,661.36, 45,072.36 and 17,757.36 is: 24,504.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,661.36 : 45,072.36 = 17,757.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,661.36/45,072.36 = 17,757.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,661.36x = 45,072.36 × 17,757.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,661.36x = 800,366,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,366,122.57/32,661.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,504.98

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