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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,676.75, 45,093.92 and 17,772.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,676.75, 45,093.92 and 17,772.75 is: 24,526.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,676.75 : 45,093.92 = 17,772.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,676.75/45,093.92 = 17,772.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,676.75x = 45,093.92 × 17,772.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,676.75x = 801,442,877.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,442,877.82/32,676.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,526.40

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