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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,773.36, 45,227.88 and 17,869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,773.36, 45,227.88 and 17,869.36 is: 24,660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,773.36 : 45,227.88 = 17,869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,773.36/45,227.88 = 17,869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,773.36x = 45,227.88 × 17,869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,773.36x = 808,193,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,193,269.76/32,773.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.07

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