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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,893.11, 45,392.40 and 17,785.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,893.11, 45,392.40 and 17,785.67 is: 24,544.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,893.11 : 45,392.40 = 17,785.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,893.11/45,392.40 = 17,785.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,893.11x = 45,392.40 × 17,785.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,893.11x = 807,334,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,334,019.95/32,893.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,544.17

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