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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,669.28, 45,083.58 and 17,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,669.28, 45,083.58 and 17,765.28 is: 24,516.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,669.28 : 45,083.58 = 17,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,669.28/45,083.58 = 17,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,669.28x = 45,083.58 × 17,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,669.28x = 800,922,422.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,922,422.10/32,669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,516.07

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