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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,794.64, 45,256.68 and 17,891.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,794.64, 45,256.68 and 17,891.60 is: 24,690.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,794.64 : 45,256.68 = 17,891.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,794.64/45,256.68 = 17,891.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,794.64x = 45,256.68 × 17,891.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,794.64x = 809,714,415.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,714,415.89/32,794.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.45

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