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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,999.86, 45,540.40 and 17,893.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,999.86, 45,540.40 and 17,893.03 is: 24,692.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,999.86 : 45,540.40 = 17,893.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,999.86/45,540.40 = 17,893.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,999.86x = 45,540.40 × 17,893.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,999.86x = 814,855,698.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,855,698.68/32,999.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.70

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