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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,792.24, 45,253.36 and 17,888.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,792.24, 45,253.36 and 17,888.24 is: 24,685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,792.24 : 45,253.36 = 17,888.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,792.24/45,253.36 = 17,888.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,792.24x = 45,253.36 × 17,888.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,792.24x = 809,502,964.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,502,964.49/32,792.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.81

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