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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.13, 45,377.67 and 17,775.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.13, 45,377.67 and 17,775.09 is: 24,529.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.13 : 45,377.67 = 17,775.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.13/45,377.67 = 17,775.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.13x = 45,377.67 × 17,775.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.13x = 806,592,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,592,234.90/32,882.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.80

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