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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,704.96, 45,133.44 and 17,800.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,704.96, 45,133.44 and 17,800.96 is: 24,565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,704.96 : 45,133.44 = 17,800.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,704.96/45,133.44 = 17,800.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,704.96x = 45,133.44 × 17,800.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,704.96x = 803,418,560.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,418,560.10/32,704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.65

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