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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,875.38, 45,368.03 and 17,767.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,875.38, 45,368.03 and 17,767.99 is: 24,519.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,875.38 : 45,368.03 = 17,767.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,875.38/45,368.03 = 17,767.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,875.38x = 45,368.03 × 17,767.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,875.38x = 806,098,703.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,098,703.36/32,875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,519.83

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