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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,793.12, 45,254.40 and 17,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,793.12, 45,254.40 and 17,889.12 is: 24,686.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,793.12 : 45,254.40 = 17,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,793.12/45,254.40 = 17,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,793.12x = 45,254.40 × 17,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,793.12x = 809,561,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,561,392.13/32,793.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.93

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