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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,705.64, 45,131.94 and 17,801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,705.64, 45,131.94 and 17,801.64 is: 24,565.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,705.64 : 45,131.94 = 17,801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,705.64/45,131.94 = 17,801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,705.64x = 45,131.94 × 17,801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,705.64x = 803,422,548.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,422,548.38/32,705.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.26

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