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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,881.08, 45,376.22 and 17,774.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,881.08, 45,376.22 and 17,774.02 is: 24,528.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,881.08 : 45,376.22 = 17,774.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,881.08/45,376.22 = 17,774.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,881.08x = 45,376.22 × 17,774.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,881.08x = 806,517,752.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,517,752.93/32,881.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.33

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