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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,719.02, 45,152.55 and 17,815.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,719.02, 45,152.55 and 17,815.02 is: 24,584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,719.02 : 45,152.55 = 17,815.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,719.02/45,152.55 = 17,815.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,719.02x = 45,152.55 × 17,815.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,719.02x = 804,393,581.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,393,581.30/32,719.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,584.89

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