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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,781.22, 45,236.73 and 17,877.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,781.22, 45,236.73 and 17,877.22 is: 24,669.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,781.22 : 45,236.73 = 17,877.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,781.22/45,236.73 = 17,877.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,781.22x = 45,236.73 × 17,877.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,781.22x = 808,706,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,706,974.29/32,781.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.83

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