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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,770.28, 45,222.96 and 17,866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,770.28, 45,222.96 and 17,866.28 is: 24,655.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,770.28 : 45,222.96 = 17,866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,770.28/45,222.96 = 17,866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,770.28x = 45,222.96 × 17,866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,770.28x = 807,966,065.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,966,065.79/32,770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,655.45

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