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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.51, 45,516.42 and 17,875.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.51, 45,516.42 and 17,875.66 is: 24,668.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.51 : 45,516.42 = 17,875.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.51/45,516.42 = 17,875.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.51x = 45,516.42 × 17,875.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.51x = 813,635,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,635,731.38/32,982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.70

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