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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,673.50, 45,089.43 and 17,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,673.50, 45,089.43 and 17,769.50 is: 24,521.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,673.50 : 45,089.43 = 17,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,673.50/45,089.43 = 17,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,673.50x = 45,089.43 × 17,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,673.50x = 801,216,626.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,216,626.39/32,673.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.91

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