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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,869.76, 45,360.26 and 17,965.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,869.76, 45,360.26 and 17,965.76 is: 24,792.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,869.76 : 45,360.26 = 17,965.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,869.76/45,360.26 = 17,965.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,869.76x = 45,360.26 × 17,965.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,869.76x = 814,931,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,931,544.70/32,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,792.74

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