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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,792.64, 45,253.92 and 17,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,792.64, 45,253.92 and 17,889.60 is: 24,687.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,792.64 : 45,253.92 = 17,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,792.64/45,253.92 = 17,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,792.64x = 45,253.92 × 17,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,792.64x = 809,574,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,574,527.23/32,792.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.69

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