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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.82, 45,519.02 and 17,877.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.82, 45,519.02 and 17,877.56 is: 24,671.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.82 : 45,519.02 = 17,877.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.82/45,519.02 = 17,877.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.82x = 45,519.02 × 17,877.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.82x = 813,769,011.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,769,011.19/32,984.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.02

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