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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,874.38, 45,366.65 and 17,766.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,874.38, 45,366.65 and 17,766.99 is: 24,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,874.38 : 45,366.65 = 17,766.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,874.38/45,366.65 = 17,766.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,874.38x = 45,366.65 × 17,766.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,874.38x = 806,028,816.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,028,816.88/32,874.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,518.45

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