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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,801.63, 45,266.27 and 17,897.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,801.63, 45,266.27 and 17,897.63 is: 24,698.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,801.63 : 45,266.27 = 17,897.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,801.63/45,266.27 = 17,897.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,801.63x = 45,266.27 × 17,897.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,801.63x = 810,158,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,158,636.12/32,801.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,698.73

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