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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.01, 45,507.81 and 17,869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.01, 45,507.81 and 17,869.32 is: 24,659.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.01 : 45,507.81 = 17,869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.01/45,507.81 = 17,869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.01x = 45,507.81 × 17,869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.01x = 813,193,619.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,193,619.39/32,977.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.41

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