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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,872.96, 45,363.84 and 17,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,872.96, 45,363.84 and 17,968 is: 24,795.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,872.96 : 45,363.84 = 17,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,872.96/45,363.84 = 17,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,872.96x = 45,363.84 × 17,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,872.96x = 815,097,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,097,477.12/32,872.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.38

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