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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,984.22, 45,518.28 and 17,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,984.22, 45,518.28 and 17,876.88 is: 24,670.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,984.22 : 45,518.28 = 17,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,984.22/45,518.28 = 17,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,984.22x = 45,518.28 × 17,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,984.22x = 813,724,829.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,724,829.37/32,984.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,670.12

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