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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,990.12, 45,526.26 and 17,882.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,990.12, 45,526.26 and 17,882.84 is: 24,678.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,990.12 : 45,526.26 = 17,882.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,990.12/45,526.26 = 17,882.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,990.12x = 45,526.26 × 17,882.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,990.12x = 814,138,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,138,823.38/32,990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.26

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