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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.36, 45,229.26 and 17,870.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.36, 45,229.26 and 17,870.36 is: 24,661.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.36 : 45,229.26 = 17,870.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.36/45,229.26 = 17,870.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.36x = 45,229.26 × 17,870.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.36x = 808,263,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,263,158.73/32,774.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.45

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