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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,999.99, 45,540.57 and 17,893.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,999.99, 45,540.57 and 17,893.16 is: 24,692.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,999.99 : 45,540.57 = 17,893.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,999.99/45,540.57 = 17,893.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,999.99x = 45,540.57 × 17,893.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,999.99x = 814,864,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,864,477.80/32,999.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,692.87

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