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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,994.60, 45,532.04 and 17,886.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,994.60, 45,532.04 and 17,886.99 is: 24,683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,994.60 : 45,532.04 = 17,886.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,994.60/45,532.04 = 17,886.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,994.60x = 45,532.04 × 17,886.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,994.60x = 814,431,144.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,431,144.16/32,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,683.77

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