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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,667.60, 45,080.04 and 17,763.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,667.60, 45,080.04 and 17,763.60 is: 24,513.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,667.60 : 45,080.04 = 17,763.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,667.60/45,080.04 = 17,763.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,667.60x = 45,080.04 × 17,763.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,667.60x = 800,783,798.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,783,798.54/32,667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,513.09

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