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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,890.58, 45,388.91 and 17,783.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,890.58, 45,388.91 and 17,783.13 is: 24,540.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,890.58 : 45,388.91 = 17,783.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,890.58/45,388.91 = 17,783.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,890.58x = 45,388.91 × 17,783.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,890.58x = 807,157,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,157,001.72/32,890.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,540.67

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