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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,884.83, 45,381.27 and 17,777.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,884.83, 45,381.27 and 17,777.47 is: 24,533.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,884.83 : 45,381.27 = 17,777.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,884.83/45,381.27 = 17,777.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,884.83x = 45,381.27 × 17,777.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,884.83x = 806,764,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,764,165.99/32,884.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,533.02

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