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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,670.96, 48,983.76 and 17,886.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,670.96, 48,983.76 and 17,886.84 is: 26,817.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,670.96 : 48,983.76 = 17,886.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,670.96/48,983.76 = 17,886.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,670.96x = 48,983.76 × 17,886.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,670.96x = 876,164,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,164,677.72/32,670.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,817.84

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