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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,706.08, 45,134.32 and 17,802.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,706.08, 45,134.32 and 17,802.08 is: 24,566.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,706.08 : 45,134.32 = 17,802.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,706.08/45,134.32 = 17,802.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,706.08x = 45,134.32 × 17,802.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,706.08x = 803,484,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,484,775.39/32,706.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,566.83

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