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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,890.85, 45,389.36 and 17,783.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,890.85, 45,389.36 and 17,783.51 is: 24,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,890.85 : 45,389.36 = 17,783.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,890.85/45,389.36 = 17,783.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,890.85x = 45,389.36 × 17,783.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,890.85x = 807,181,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,181,821.59/32,890.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,541.23

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