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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,991.93, 45,528.48 and 17,884.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,991.93, 45,528.48 and 17,884.62 is: 24,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,991.93 : 45,528.48 = 17,884.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,991.93/45,528.48 = 17,884.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,991.93x = 45,528.48 × 17,884.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,991.93x = 814,259,563.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,259,563.98/32,991.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,680.57

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