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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,664.64, 45,077.19 and 17,760.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,664.64, 45,077.19 and 17,760.64 is: 24,509.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,664.64 : 45,077.19 = 17,760.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,664.64/45,077.19 = 17,760.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,664.64x = 45,077.19 × 17,760.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,664.64x = 800,599,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,599,743.80/32,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,509.68

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