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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,898.21, 45,399.89 and 17,791.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,898.21, 45,399.89 and 17,791.16 is: 24,552.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,898.21 : 45,399.89 = 17,791.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,898.21/45,399.89 = 17,791.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,898.21x = 45,399.89 × 17,791.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,898.21x = 807,716,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,716,706.97/32,898.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.00

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