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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,990.75, 45,527.36 and 17,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,990.75, 45,527.36 and 17,883.44 is: 24,679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,990.75 : 45,527.36 = 17,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,990.75/45,527.36 = 17,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,990.75x = 45,527.36 × 17,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,990.75x = 814,185,810.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,185,810.92/32,990.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.21

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