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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,780.64, 45,237.26 and 17,876.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,780.64, 45,237.26 and 17,876.64 is: 24,669.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,780.64 : 45,237.26 = 17,876.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,780.64/45,237.26 = 17,876.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,780.64x = 45,237.26 × 17,876.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,780.64x = 808,690,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,690,211.61/32,780.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.75

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