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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,679.66, 45,098.19 and 17,775.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,679.66, 45,098.19 and 17,775.66 is: 24,530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,679.66 : 45,098.19 = 17,775.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,679.66/45,098.19 = 17,775.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,679.66x = 45,098.19 × 17,775.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,679.66x = 801,650,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,650,092.06/32,679.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,530.55

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