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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,882.52, 45,378.08 and 17,775.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,882.52, 45,378.08 and 17,775.14 is: 24,529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,882.52 : 45,378.08 = 17,775.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,882.52/45,378.08 = 17,775.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,882.52x = 45,378.08 × 17,775.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,882.52x = 806,601,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,601,409.17/32,882.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.79

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