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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,781.04, 45,237.76 and 17,877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,781.04, 45,237.76 and 17,877.04 is: 24,670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,781.04 : 45,237.76 = 17,877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,781.04/45,237.76 = 17,877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,781.04x = 45,237.76 × 17,877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,781.04x = 808,717,245.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,717,245.03/32,781.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.27

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