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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,895.50, 45,396.87 and 17,991.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,895.50, 45,396.87 and 17,991.50 is: 24,828.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,895.50 : 45,396.87 = 17,991.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,895.50/45,396.87 = 17,991.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,895.50x = 45,396.87 × 17,991.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,895.50x = 816,757,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,757,786.61/32,895.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,828.86

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