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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,671.11, 45,085.80 and 17,767.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,671.11, 45,085.80 and 17,767.11 is: 24,518.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,671.11 : 45,085.80 = 17,767.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,671.11/45,085.80 = 17,767.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,671.11x = 45,085.80 × 17,767.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,671.11x = 801,044,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,044,368.04/32,671.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,518.43

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