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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.84, 45,534.57 and 17,888.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.84, 45,534.57 and 17,888.46 is: 24,686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.84 : 45,534.57 = 17,888.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.84/45,534.57 = 17,888.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.84x = 45,534.57 × 17,888.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.84x = 814,543,334.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,543,334.06/32,995.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.25

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