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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,892.08, 45,390.97 and 17,784.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,892.08, 45,390.97 and 17,784.64 is: 24,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,892.08 : 45,390.97 = 17,784.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,892.08/45,390.97 = 17,784.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,892.08x = 45,390.97 × 17,784.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,892.08x = 807,262,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,262,060.70/32,892.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,542.75

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