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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,983.51, 45,517.80 and 17,876.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,983.51, 45,517.80 and 17,876.66 is: 24,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,983.51 : 45,517.80 = 17,876.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,983.51/45,517.80 = 17,876.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,983.51x = 45,517.80 × 17,876.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,983.51x = 813,705,917.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,705,917.58/32,983.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.08

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