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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,989.05, 45,524.03 and 17,881.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,989.05, 45,524.03 and 17,881.05 is: 24,675.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,989.05 : 45,524.03 = 17,881.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,989.05/45,524.03 = 17,881.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,989.05x = 45,524.03 × 17,881.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,989.05x = 814,017,367.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,017,367.23/32,989.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.38

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