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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.33, 45,369.06 and 17,768.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.33, 45,369.06 and 17,768.86 is: 24,520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.33 : 45,369.06 = 17,768.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.33/45,369.06 = 17,768.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.33x = 45,369.06 × 17,768.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.33x = 806,156,562.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,156,562.44/32,876.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,520.88

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