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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.12, 45,508.32 and 17,869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.12, 45,508.32 and 17,869.84 is: 24,660.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.12 : 45,508.32 = 17,869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.12/45,508.32 = 17,869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.12x = 45,508.32 × 17,869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.12x = 813,226,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,226,397.07/32,977.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.32

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