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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,775.45, 45,230.10 and 17,871.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,775.45, 45,230.10 and 17,871.45 is: 24,662.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,775.45 : 45,230.10 = 17,871.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,775.45/45,230.10 = 17,871.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,775.45x = 45,230.10 × 17,871.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,775.45x = 808,327,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,327,470.65/32,775.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.59

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