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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,896.12, 45,396.42 and 17,992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,896.12, 45,396.42 and 17,992.12 is: 24,829.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,896.12 : 45,396.42 = 17,992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,896.12/45,396.42 = 17,992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,896.12x = 45,396.42 × 17,992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,896.12x = 816,777,836.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,777,836.21/32,896.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,829.00

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