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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,684.76, 45,104.98 and 17,780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,684.76, 45,104.98 and 17,780.76 is: 24,537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,684.76 : 45,104.98 = 17,780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,684.76/45,104.98 = 17,780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,684.76x = 45,104.98 × 17,780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,684.76x = 802,000,824.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,000,824.18/32,684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,537.45

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