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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,983.27, 45,516.80 and 17,876.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,983.27, 45,516.80 and 17,876.30 is: 24,669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,983.27 : 45,516.80 = 17,876.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,983.27/45,516.80 = 17,876.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,983.27x = 45,516.80 × 17,876.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,983.27x = 813,671,971.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,671,971.84/32,983.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,669.23

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