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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,894.64, 45,394.58 and 17,787.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,894.64, 45,394.58 and 17,787.27 is: 24,546.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,894.64 : 45,394.58 = 17,787.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,894.64/45,394.58 = 17,787.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,894.64x = 45,394.58 × 17,787.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,894.64x = 807,445,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,445,562.06/32,894.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,546.42

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