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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,771.16, 45,224.10 and 17,867.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,771.16, 45,224.10 and 17,867.16 is: 24,656.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,771.16 : 45,224.10 = 17,867.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,771.16/45,224.10 = 17,867.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,771.16x = 45,224.10 × 17,867.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,771.16x = 808,026,230.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,026,230.56/32,771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,656.63

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