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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.11, 45,531.85 and 17,887.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.11, 45,531.85 and 17,887.26 is: 24,684.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.11 : 45,531.85 = 17,887.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.11/45,531.85 = 17,887.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.11x = 45,531.85 × 17,887.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.11x = 814,440,039.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,440,039.23/32,994.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.41

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