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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,678.28, 45,096 and 17,774.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,678.28, 45,096 and 17,774.28 is: 24,528.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,678.28 : 45,096 = 17,774.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,678.28/45,096 = 17,774.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,678.28x = 45,096 × 17,774.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,678.28x = 801,548,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,548,930.88/32,678.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.49

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