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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,891.08, 45,389.60 and 17,783.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,891.08, 45,389.60 and 17,783.64 is: 24,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,891.08 : 45,389.60 = 17,783.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,891.08/45,389.60 = 17,783.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,891.08x = 45,389.60 × 17,783.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,891.08x = 807,191,990.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,191,990.28/32,891.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,541.36

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