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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,990.76, 45,526.84 and 17,883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,990.76, 45,526.84 and 17,883.44 is: 24,678.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,990.76 : 45,526.84 = 17,883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,990.76/45,526.84 = 17,883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,990.76x = 45,526.84 × 17,883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,990.76x = 814,176,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,176,511.53/32,990.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.93

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