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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,881.02, 45,376.01 and 17,773.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,881.02, 45,376.01 and 17,773.64 is: 24,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,881.02 : 45,376.01 = 17,773.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,881.02/45,376.01 = 17,773.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,881.02x = 45,376.01 × 17,773.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,881.02x = 806,496,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,496,550.63/32,881.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,527.72

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