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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.17, 45,255.87 and 17,890.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.17, 45,255.87 and 17,890.17 is: 24,688.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.17 : 45,255.87 = 17,890.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.17/45,255.87 = 17,890.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.17x = 45,255.87 × 17,890.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.17x = 809,635,207.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,635,207.80/32,794.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.39

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