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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,803.62, 45,269.02 and 17,899.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,803.62, 45,269.02 and 17,899.62 is: 24,701.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,803.62 : 45,269.02 = 17,899.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,803.62/45,269.02 = 17,899.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,803.62x = 45,269.02 × 17,899.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,803.62x = 810,298,255.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,298,255.77/32,803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.49

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