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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.07, 45,534.92 and 17,888.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.07, 45,534.92 and 17,888.76 is: 24,686.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.07 : 45,534.92 = 17,888.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.07/45,534.92 = 17,888.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.07x = 45,534.92 × 17,888.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.07x = 814,563,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,563,166.06/32,996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,686.67

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