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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,790.84, 45,251.50 and 17,887.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,790.84, 45,251.50 and 17,887.16 is: 24,684.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,790.84 : 45,251.50 = 17,887.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,790.84/45,251.50 = 17,887.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,790.84x = 45,251.50 × 17,887.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,790.84x = 809,420,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,420,820.74/32,790.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.36

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