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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,679.40, 45,098.34 and 17,776.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,679.40, 45,098.34 and 17,776.36 is: 24,531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,679.40 : 45,098.34 = 17,776.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,679.40/45,098.34 = 17,776.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,679.40x = 45,098.34 × 17,776.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,679.40x = 801,684,327.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,684,327.24/32,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,531.79

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