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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,891.63, 45,390.39 and 17,784.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,891.63, 45,390.39 and 17,784.24 is: 24,542.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,891.63 : 45,390.39 = 17,784.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,891.63/45,390.39 = 17,784.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,891.63x = 45,390.39 × 17,784.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,891.63x = 807,233,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,233,537.13/32,891.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,542.22

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