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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,992.11, 45,529.09 and 17,885.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,992.11, 45,529.09 and 17,885.26 is: 24,681.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,992.11 : 45,529.09 = 17,885.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,992.11/45,529.09 = 17,885.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,992.11x = 45,529.09 × 17,885.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,992.11x = 814,299,368.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,299,368.31/32,992.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,681.64

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