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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,710.50, 45,140.49 and 17,806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,710.50, 45,140.49 and 17,806.50 is: 24,572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,710.50 : 45,140.49 = 17,806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,710.50/45,140.49 = 17,806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,710.50x = 45,140.49 × 17,806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,710.50x = 803,794,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,794,135.19/32,710.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.97

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