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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,711.24, 45,141.52 and 17,807.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,711.24, 45,141.52 and 17,807.24 is: 24,574.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,711.24 : 45,141.52 = 17,807.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,711.24/45,141.52 = 17,807.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,711.24x = 45,141.52 × 17,807.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,711.24x = 803,845,880.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,845,880.60/32,711.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,574.00

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