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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,663.14, 45,075.12 and 17,759.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,663.14, 45,075.12 and 17,759.14 is: 24,507.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,663.14 : 45,075.12 = 17,759.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,663.14/45,075.12 = 17,759.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,663.14x = 45,075.12 × 17,759.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,663.14x = 800,495,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,495,366.60/32,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.61

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