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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,790.88, 45,252 and 17,886.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,790.88, 45,252 and 17,886.88 is: 24,684.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,790.88 : 45,252 = 17,886.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,790.88/45,252 = 17,886.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,790.88x = 45,252 × 17,886.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,790.88x = 809,417,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,417,093.76/32,790.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.21

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