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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,678.08, 45,095.60 and 17,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,678.08, 45,095.60 and 17,774.08 is: 24,528.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,678.08 : 45,095.60 = 17,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,678.08/45,095.60 = 17,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,678.08x = 45,095.60 × 17,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,678.08x = 801,532,802.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,532,802.05/32,678.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.15

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