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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,895.12, 45,395.04 and 17,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,895.12, 45,395.04 and 17,991.12 is: 24,827.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,895.12 : 45,395.04 = 17,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,895.12/45,395.04 = 17,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,895.12x = 45,395.04 × 17,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,895.12x = 816,707,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,707,612.04/32,895.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.62

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