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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.28, 45,269.88 and 17,900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.28, 45,269.88 and 17,900.28 is: 24,702.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.28 : 45,269.88 = 17,900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.28/45,269.88 = 17,900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.28x = 45,269.88 × 17,900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.28x = 810,343,527.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,343,527.57/32,804.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,702.37

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