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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,889.36, 45,386.64 and 17,985.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,889.36, 45,386.64 and 17,985.36 is: 24,819.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,889.36 : 45,386.64 = 17,985.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,889.36/45,386.64 = 17,985.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,889.36x = 45,386.64 × 17,985.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,889.36x = 816,295,059.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,295,059.59/32,889.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,819.43

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