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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.36, 45,531.72 and 17,886.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.36, 45,531.72 and 17,886.75 is: 24,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.36 : 45,531.72 = 17,886.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.36/45,531.72 = 17,886.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.36x = 45,531.72 × 17,886.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.36x = 814,414,492.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,414,492.71/32,994.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.45

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