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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,771.04, 45,224.10 and 17,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,771.04, 45,224.10 and 17,867.04 is: 24,656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,771.04 : 45,224.10 = 17,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,771.04/45,224.10 = 17,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,771.04x = 45,224.10 × 17,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,771.04x = 808,020,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,020,803.66/32,771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.55

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