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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,881.50, 45,377.19 and 17,977.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,881.50, 45,377.19 and 17,977.50 is: 24,809.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,881.50 : 45,377.19 = 17,977.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,881.50/45,377.19 = 17,977.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,881.50x = 45,377.19 × 17,977.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,881.50x = 815,768,433.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,768,433.23/32,881.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.34

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