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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.81, 45,516.27 and 17,875.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.81, 45,516.27 and 17,875.56 is: 24,668.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.81 : 45,516.27 = 17,875.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.81/45,516.27 = 17,875.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.81x = 45,516.27 × 17,875.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.81x = 813,628,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,628,815.36/32,982.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.27

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