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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,881.83, 45,377.13 and 17,774.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,881.83, 45,377.13 and 17,774.47 is: 24,528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,881.83 : 45,377.13 = 17,774.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,881.83/45,377.13 = 17,774.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,881.83x = 45,377.13 × 17,774.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,881.83x = 806,554,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,554,435.87/32,881.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,528.88

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