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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,893.08, 45,392.35 and 17,785.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,893.08, 45,392.35 and 17,785.64 is: 24,544.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,893.08 : 45,392.35 = 17,785.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,893.08/45,392.35 = 17,785.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,893.08x = 45,392.35 × 17,785.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,893.08x = 807,331,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,331,995.85/32,893.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.13

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