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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.03, 45,534.53 and 17,888.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.03, 45,534.53 and 17,888.69 is: 24,686.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.03 : 45,534.53 = 17,888.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.03/45,534.53 = 17,888.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.03x = 45,534.53 × 17,888.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.03x = 814,553,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,553,091.47/32,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.40

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