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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.16, 45,228.24 and 17,870.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.16, 45,228.24 and 17,870.16 is: 24,660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.16 : 45,228.24 = 17,870.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.16/45,228.24 = 17,870.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.16x = 45,228.24 × 17,870.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.16x = 808,235,885.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,235,885.32/32,774.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.77

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