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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.38, 45,089.26 and 17,769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.38, 45,089.26 and 17,769.38 is: 24,521.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.38 : 45,089.26 = 17,769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.38/45,089.26 = 17,769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.38x = 45,089.26 × 17,769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.38x = 801,207,924.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,207,924.99/32,673.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.74

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