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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,897.12, 45,397.80 and 17,993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,897.12, 45,397.80 and 17,993.12 is: 24,830.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,897.12 : 45,397.80 = 17,993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,897.12/45,397.80 = 17,993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,897.12x = 45,397.80 × 17,993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,897.12x = 816,848,063.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,848,063.14/32,897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,830.38

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