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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.08, 45,377.60 and 17,775.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.08, 45,377.60 and 17,775.02 is: 24,529.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.08 : 45,377.60 = 17,775.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.08/45,377.60 = 17,775.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.08x = 45,377.60 × 17,775.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.08x = 806,587,658.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,587,658.68/32,882.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.71

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