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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,881.83, 45,377.25 and 17,774.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,881.83, 45,377.25 and 17,774.77 is: 24,529.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,881.83 : 45,377.25 = 17,774.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,881.83/45,377.25 = 17,774.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,881.83x = 45,377.25 × 17,774.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,881.83x = 806,570,181.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,570,181.98/32,881.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.36

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