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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.24, 45,140.14 and 17,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.24, 45,140.14 and 17,806.24 is: 24,572.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.24 : 45,140.14 = 17,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.24/45,140.14 = 17,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.24x = 45,140.14 × 17,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.24x = 803,776,166.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,776,166.47/32,710.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.62

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