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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.12, 45,089.36 and 17,769.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.12, 45,089.36 and 17,769.12 is: 24,521.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.12 : 45,089.36 = 17,769.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.12/45,089.36 = 17,769.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.12x = 45,089.36 × 17,769.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.12x = 801,198,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,198,248.56/32,673.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.63

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