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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,672.64, 45,089.28 and 17,768.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,672.64, 45,089.28 and 17,768.64 is: 24,521.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,672.64 : 45,089.28 = 17,768.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,672.64/45,089.28 = 17,768.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,672.64x = 45,089.28 × 17,768.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,672.64x = 801,175,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,175,184.18/32,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.29

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