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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,678.40, 45,096.96 and 17,775.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,678.40, 45,096.96 and 17,775.36 is: 24,530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,678.40 : 45,096.96 = 17,775.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,678.40/45,096.96 = 17,775.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,678.40x = 45,096.96 × 17,775.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,678.40x = 801,614,698.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,614,698.91/32,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,530.41

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