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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,893.44, 45,394.08 and 17,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,893.44, 45,394.08 and 17,989.44 is: 24,826.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,893.44 : 45,394.08 = 17,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,893.44/45,394.08 = 17,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,893.44x = 45,394.08 × 17,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,893.44x = 816,614,078.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,614,078.52/32,893.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.05

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