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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,797.52, 45,261.10 and 17,893.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,797.52, 45,261.10 and 17,893.52 is: 24,693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,797.52 : 45,261.10 = 17,893.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,797.52/45,261.10 = 17,893.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,797.52x = 45,261.10 × 17,893.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,797.52x = 809,880,398.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,880,398.07/32,797.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,693.34

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