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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,774.45, 45,228.72 and 17,870.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,774.45, 45,228.72 and 17,870.45 is: 24,661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,774.45 : 45,228.72 = 17,870.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,774.45/45,228.72 = 17,870.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,774.45x = 45,228.72 × 17,870.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,774.45x = 808,257,353.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,257,353.18/32,774.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,661.21

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