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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,674, 45,091.08 and 17,770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,674, 45,091.08 and 17,770.96 is: 24,524.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,674 : 45,091.08 = 17,770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,674/45,091.08 = 17,770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,674x = 45,091.08 × 17,770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,674x = 801,311,779.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,311,779.04/32,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,524.45

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