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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.53, 45,532.46 and 17,887.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.53, 45,532.46 and 17,887.19 is: 24,684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.53 : 45,532.46 = 17,887.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.53/45,532.46 = 17,887.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.53x = 45,532.46 × 17,887.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.53x = 814,447,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,447,535.53/32,994.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.32

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