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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.70, 45,535.14 and 17,889.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.70, 45,535.14 and 17,889.30 is: 24,687.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.70 : 45,535.14 = 17,889.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.70/45,535.14 = 17,889.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.70x = 45,535.14 × 17,889.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.70x = 814,591,780.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,591,780.00/32,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.07

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