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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,868.76, 45,358.88 and 17,964.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,868.76, 45,358.88 and 17,964.76 is: 24,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,868.76 : 45,358.88 = 17,964.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,868.76/45,358.88 = 17,964.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,868.76x = 45,358.88 × 17,964.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,868.76x = 814,861,393.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,861,393.07/32,868.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,791.36

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