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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,897.52, 45,399.64 and 17,993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,897.52, 45,399.64 and 17,993.52 is: 24,831.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,897.52 : 45,399.64 = 17,993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,897.52/45,399.64 = 17,993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,897.52x = 45,399.64 × 17,993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,897.52x = 816,899,330.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,899,330.33/32,897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,831.64

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