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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.06, 45,537.17 and 17,890.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.06, 45,537.17 and 17,890.67 is: 24,689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.06 : 45,537.17 = 17,890.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.06/45,537.17 = 17,890.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.06x = 45,537.17 × 17,890.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.06x = 814,690,481.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,690,481.20/32,998.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,689.05

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