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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,775.12, 45,229.56 and 17,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,775.12, 45,229.56 and 17,871.12 is: 24,662.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,775.12 : 45,229.56 = 17,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,775.12/45,229.56 = 17,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,775.12x = 45,229.56 × 17,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,775.12x = 808,302,894.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,302,894.31/32,775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.09

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