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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.38, 45,369.41 and 17,768.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.38, 45,369.41 and 17,768.99 is: 24,521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.38 : 45,369.41 = 17,768.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.38/45,369.41 = 17,768.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.38x = 45,369.41 × 17,768.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.38x = 806,168,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,168,592.60/32,876.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.21

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