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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.07, 45,537.68 and 17,890.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.07, 45,537.68 and 17,890.76 is: 24,689.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.07 : 45,537.68 = 17,890.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.07/45,537.68 = 17,890.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.07x = 45,537.68 × 17,890.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.07x = 814,703,614.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,703,614.38/32,998.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,689.43

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