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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,976.06, 45,506.88 and 17,869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,976.06, 45,506.88 and 17,869.14 is: 24,659.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,976.06 : 45,506.88 = 17,869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,976.06/45,506.88 = 17,869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,976.06x = 45,506.88 × 17,869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,976.06x = 813,168,809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,168,809.68/32,976.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.37

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