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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,877.21, 45,370.54 and 17,769.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,877.21, 45,370.54 and 17,769.87 is: 24,522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,877.21 : 45,370.54 = 17,769.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,877.21/45,370.54 = 17,769.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,877.21x = 45,370.54 × 17,769.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,877.21x = 806,228,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,228,747.45/32,877.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,522.42

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