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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,895.75, 45,397.22 and 17,991.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,895.75, 45,397.22 and 17,991.75 is: 24,829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,895.75 : 45,397.22 = 17,991.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,895.75/45,397.22 = 17,991.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,895.75x = 45,397.22 × 17,991.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,895.75x = 816,775,342.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,775,342.98/32,895.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,829.21

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