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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,780.14, 45,236.53 and 17,876.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,780.14, 45,236.53 and 17,876.14 is: 24,669.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,780.14 : 45,236.53 = 17,876.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,780.14/45,236.53 = 17,876.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,780.14x = 45,236.53 × 17,876.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,780.14x = 808,654,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,654,543.39/32,780.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.04

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