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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,876.88, 45,370.12 and 17,769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,876.88, 45,370.12 and 17,769.52 is: 24,521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,876.88 : 45,370.12 = 17,769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,876.88/45,370.12 = 17,769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,876.88x = 45,370.12 × 17,769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,876.88x = 806,205,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,205,254.74/32,876.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,521.95

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