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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.75, 45,364.40 and 17,968.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.75, 45,364.40 and 17,968.75 is: 24,796.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.75 : 45,364.40 = 17,968.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.75/45,364.40 = 17,968.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.75x = 45,364.40 × 17,968.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.75x = 815,141,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,141,472.66/32,872.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,796.88

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