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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.11, 45,534.61 and 17,889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.11, 45,534.61 and 17,889.26 is: 24,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.11 : 45,534.61 = 17,889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.11/45,534.61 = 17,889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.11x = 45,534.61 × 17,889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.11x = 814,580,477.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,580,477.29/32,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.17

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