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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,893.75, 45,394.46 and 17,989.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,893.75, 45,394.46 and 17,989.75 is: 24,826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,893.75 : 45,394.46 = 17,989.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,893.75/45,394.46 = 17,989.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,893.75x = 45,394.46 × 17,989.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,893.75x = 816,634,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,634,986.79/32,893.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,826.45

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