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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,683.20, 45,102.40 and 17,779.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,683.20, 45,102.40 and 17,779.20 is: 24,535.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,683.20 : 45,102.40 = 17,779.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,683.20/45,102.40 = 17,779.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,683.20x = 45,102.40 × 17,779.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,683.20x = 801,884,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,884,590.08/32,683.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,535.07

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