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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,976.37, 45,507.09 and 17,868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,976.37, 45,507.09 and 17,868.70 is: 24,658.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,976.37 : 45,507.09 = 17,868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,976.37/45,507.09 = 17,868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,976.37x = 45,507.09 × 17,868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,976.37x = 813,152,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,152,539.08/32,976.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,658.64

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