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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,668.11, 45,081.66 and 17,764.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,668.11, 45,081.66 and 17,764.11 is: 24,514.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,668.11 : 45,081.66 = 17,764.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,668.11/45,081.66 = 17,764.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,668.11x = 45,081.66 × 17,764.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,668.11x = 800,835,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,835,567.22/32,668.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,514.29

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