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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,975.76, 45,506.12 and 17,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,975.76, 45,506.12 and 17,868.44 is: 24,658.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,975.76 : 45,506.12 = 17,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,975.76/45,506.12 = 17,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,975.76x = 45,506.12 × 17,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,975.76x = 813,123,374.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,123,374.85/32,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.21

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