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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,899.44, 45,401.52 and 17,995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,899.44, 45,401.52 and 17,995.44 is: 24,833.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,899.44 : 45,401.52 = 17,995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,899.44/45,401.52 = 17,995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,899.44x = 45,401.52 × 17,995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,899.44x = 817,020,329.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,020,329.07/32,899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,833.87

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