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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,977.42, 45,508.86 and 17,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,977.42, 45,508.86 and 17,870.20 is: 24,660.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,977.42 : 45,508.86 = 17,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,977.42/45,508.86 = 17,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,977.42x = 45,508.86 × 17,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,977.42x = 813,252,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,252,429.97/32,977.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.89

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