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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.68, 45,516.26 and 17,875.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.68, 45,516.26 and 17,875.36 is: 24,668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.68 : 45,516.26 = 17,875.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.68/45,516.26 = 17,875.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.68x = 45,516.26 × 17,875.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.68x = 813,619,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,619,533.35/32,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.08

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