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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,772.04, 45,225.48 and 17,868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,772.04, 45,225.48 and 17,868.04 is: 24,657.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,772.04 : 45,225.48 = 17,868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,772.04/45,225.48 = 17,868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,772.04x = 45,225.48 × 17,868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,772.04x = 808,090,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,090,685.66/32,772.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.93

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