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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.11, 45,533.23 and 17,888.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.11, 45,533.23 and 17,888.26 is: 24,685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.11 : 45,533.23 = 17,888.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.11/45,533.23 = 17,888.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.11x = 45,533.23 × 17,888.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.11x = 814,510,256.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,510,256.88/32,995.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.79

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