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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.93, 45,535.38 and 17,889.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.93, 45,535.38 and 17,889.62 is: 24,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.93 : 45,535.38 = 17,889.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.93/45,535.38 = 17,889.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.93x = 45,535.38 × 17,889.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.93x = 814,610,644.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,610,644.76/32,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.47

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