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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,717.52, 45,150.48 and 17,813.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,717.52, 45,150.48 and 17,813.52 is: 24,582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,717.52 : 45,150.48 = 17,813.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,717.52/45,150.48 = 17,813.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,717.52x = 45,150.48 × 17,813.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,717.52x = 804,288,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,288,978.49/32,717.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,582.82

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