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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.03, 45,531.77 and 17,886.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.03, 45,531.77 and 17,886.69 is: 24,683.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.03 : 45,531.77 = 17,886.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.03/45,531.77 = 17,886.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.03x = 45,531.77 × 17,886.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.03x = 814,412,427.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,412,427.48/32,994.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.63

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