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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,785.02, 45,243.63 and 17,881.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,785.02, 45,243.63 and 17,881.02 is: 24,675.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,785.02 : 45,243.63 = 17,881.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,785.02/45,243.63 = 17,881.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,785.02x = 45,243.63 × 17,881.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,785.02x = 809,002,252.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,002,252.90/32,785.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.97

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