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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,719.52, 45,153.24 and 17,815.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,719.52, 45,153.24 and 17,815.52 is: 24,585.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,719.52 : 45,153.24 = 17,815.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,719.52/45,153.24 = 17,815.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,719.52x = 45,153.24 × 17,815.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,719.52x = 804,428,450.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,428,450.28/32,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.58

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