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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,999.64, 45,539.71 and 17,892.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,999.64, 45,539.71 and 17,892.17 is: 24,691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,999.64 : 45,539.71 = 17,892.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,999.64/45,539.71 = 17,892.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,999.64x = 45,539.71 × 17,892.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,999.64x = 814,804,369.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,804,369.29/32,999.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,691.31

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