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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,995.85, 45,533.79 and 17,888.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,995.85, 45,533.79 and 17,888.22 is: 24,685.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,995.85 : 45,533.79 = 17,888.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,995.85/45,533.79 = 17,888.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,995.85x = 45,533.79 × 17,888.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,995.85x = 814,518,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,518,452.95/32,995.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,685.49

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