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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,680.40, 45,099.72 and 17,777.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,680.40, 45,099.72 and 17,777.36 is: 24,533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,680.40 : 45,099.72 = 17,777.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,680.40/45,099.72 = 17,777.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,680.40x = 45,099.72 × 17,777.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,680.40x = 801,753,958.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,753,958.34/32,680.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.17

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