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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,896.44, 45,398.22 and 17,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,896.44, 45,398.22 and 17,992.44 is: 24,830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,896.44 : 45,398.22 = 17,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,896.44/45,398.22 = 17,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,896.44x = 45,398.22 × 17,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,896.44x = 816,824,749.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,824,749.46/32,896.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,830.19

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