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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,805.12, 45,270.96 and 17,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,805.12, 45,270.96 and 17,901.12 is: 24,703.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,805.12 : 45,270.96 = 17,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,805.12/45,270.96 = 17,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,805.12x = 45,270.96 × 17,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,805.12x = 810,400,887.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,400,887.48/32,805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,703.49

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