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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.16, 45,089.22 and 17,769.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.16, 45,089.22 and 17,769.16 is: 24,521.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.16 : 45,089.22 = 17,769.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.16/45,089.22 = 17,769.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.16x = 45,089.22 × 17,769.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.16x = 801,197,564.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,197,564.46/32,673.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.58

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