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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,999.06, 45,538.55 and 17,891.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,999.06, 45,538.55 and 17,891.67 is: 24,690.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,999.06 : 45,538.55 = 17,891.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,999.06/45,538.55 = 17,891.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,999.06x = 45,538.55 × 17,891.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,999.06x = 814,760,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,760,708.88/32,999.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,690.42

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