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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,998.31, 45,537.52 and 17,890.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,998.31, 45,537.52 and 17,890.92 is: 24,689.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,998.31 : 45,537.52 = 17,890.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,998.31/45,537.52 = 17,890.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,998.31x = 45,537.52 × 17,890.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,998.31x = 814,708,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,708,082.59/32,998.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,689.39

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