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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,789.84, 45,250.12 and 17,886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,789.84, 45,250.12 and 17,886.16 is: 24,682.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,789.84 : 45,250.12 = 17,886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,789.84/45,250.12 = 17,886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,789.84x = 45,250.12 × 17,886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,789.84x = 809,350,886.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,350,886.34/32,789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.98

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