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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,795.12, 45,257.16 and 17,891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,795.12, 45,257.16 and 17,891.12 is: 24,689.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,795.12 : 45,257.16 = 17,891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,795.12/45,257.16 = 17,891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,795.12x = 45,257.16 × 17,891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,795.12x = 809,701,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,701,280.42/32,795.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,689.69

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