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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,992.30, 45,528.51 and 17,884.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,992.30, 45,528.51 and 17,884.30 is: 24,679.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,992.30 : 45,528.51 = 17,884.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,992.30/45,528.51 = 17,884.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,992.30x = 45,528.51 × 17,884.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,992.30x = 814,245,531.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,245,531.39/32,992.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.87

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