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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,982.83, 45,516.44 and 17,875.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,982.83, 45,516.44 and 17,875.45 is: 24,668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,982.83 : 45,516.44 = 17,875.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,982.83/45,516.44 = 17,875.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,982.83x = 45,516.44 × 17,875.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,982.83x = 813,626,948.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,626,948.98/32,982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,668.20

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