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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,985.22, 45,519.66 and 17,877.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,985.22, 45,519.66 and 17,877.88 is: 24,671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,985.22 : 45,519.66 = 17,877.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,985.22/45,519.66 = 17,877.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,985.22x = 45,519.66 × 17,877.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,985.22x = 813,795,019.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,795,019.12/32,985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,671.50

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