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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,679, 45,097.06 and 17,775

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,679, 45,097.06 and 17,775 is: 24,529.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,679 : 45,097.06 = 17,775 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,679/45,097.06 = 17,775/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,679x = 45,097.06 × 17,775
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,679x = 801,600,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,600,241.50/32,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.52

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