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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,804.48, 45,269.76 and 17,899.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,804.48, 45,269.76 and 17,899.52 is: 24,701.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,804.48 : 45,269.76 = 17,899.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,804.48/45,269.76 = 17,899.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,804.48x = 45,269.76 × 17,899.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,804.48x = 810,306,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,306,974.52/32,804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,701.11

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