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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,792.25, 45,253.35 and 17,888.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,792.25, 45,253.35 and 17,888.25 is: 24,685.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,792.25 : 45,253.35 = 17,888.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,792.25/45,253.35 = 17,888.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,792.25x = 45,253.35 × 17,888.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,792.25x = 809,503,238.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,503,238.14/32,792.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.81

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