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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,775.63, 45,230.36 and 17,871.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,775.63, 45,230.36 and 17,871.63 is: 24,662.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,775.63 : 45,230.36 = 17,871.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,775.63/45,230.36 = 17,871.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,775.63x = 45,230.36 × 17,871.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,775.63x = 808,340,258.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,340,258.69/32,775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,662.84

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