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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,999.32, 45,539.40 and 17,892.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,999.32, 45,539.40 and 17,892.01 is: 24,691.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,999.32 : 45,539.40 = 17,892.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,999.32/45,539.40 = 17,892.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,999.32x = 45,539.40 × 17,892.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,999.32x = 814,791,400.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,791,400.19/32,999.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.16

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