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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,993.26, 45,530.60 and 17,886.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,993.26, 45,530.60 and 17,886.30 is: 24,683.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,993.26 : 45,530.60 = 17,886.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,993.26/45,530.60 = 17,886.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,993.26x = 45,530.60 × 17,886.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,993.26x = 814,373,970.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,373,970.78/32,993.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.04

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