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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,666.76, 45,080.28 and 17,762.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,666.76, 45,080.28 and 17,762.76 is: 24,512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,666.76 : 45,080.28 = 17,762.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,666.76/45,080.28 = 17,762.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,666.76x = 45,080.28 × 17,762.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,666.76x = 800,750,194.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,750,194.37/32,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,512.69

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