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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,676, 45,093.26 and 17,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,676, 45,093.26 and 17,772 is: 24,525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,676 : 45,093.26 = 17,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,676/45,093.26 = 17,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,676x = 45,093.26 × 17,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,676x = 801,397,416.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,397,416.72/32,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,525.57

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