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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,988.72, 45,524.49 and 17,881.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,988.72, 45,524.49 and 17,881.38 is: 24,676.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,988.72 : 45,524.49 = 17,881.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,988.72/45,524.49 = 17,881.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,988.72x = 45,524.49 × 17,881.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,988.72x = 814,040,705.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,040,705.00/32,988.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,676.33

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