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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,979.74, 45,511.94 and 17,872.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,979.74, 45,511.94 and 17,872.38 is: 24,663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,979.74 : 45,511.94 = 17,872.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,979.74/45,511.94 = 17,872.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,979.74x = 45,511.94 × 17,872.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,979.74x = 813,406,686.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,406,686.22/32,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,663.83

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