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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,895.36, 45,394.92 and 17,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,895.36, 45,394.92 and 17,991.36 is: 24,827.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,895.36 : 45,394.92 = 17,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,895.36/45,394.92 = 17,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,895.36x = 45,394.92 × 17,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,895.36x = 816,716,347.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,716,347.89/32,895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.71

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