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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,779.68, 45,236.24 and 17,876.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,779.68, 45,236.24 and 17,876.64 is: 24,669.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,779.68 : 45,236.24 = 17,876.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,779.68/45,236.24 = 17,876.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,779.68x = 45,236.24 × 17,876.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,779.68x = 808,671,977.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,671,977.43/32,779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.92

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