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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.40, 45,265.92 and 17,897.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.40, 45,265.92 and 17,897.40 is: 24,698.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.40 : 45,265.92 = 17,897.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.40/45,265.92 = 17,897.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.40x = 45,265.92 × 17,897.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.40x = 810,142,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,142,276.61/32,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.41

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