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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,806.12, 45,272.34 and 17,902.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,806.12, 45,272.34 and 17,902.12 is: 24,704.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,806.12 : 45,272.34 = 17,902.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,806.12/45,272.34 = 17,902.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,806.12x = 45,272.34 × 17,902.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,806.12x = 810,470,863.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,470,863.36/32,806.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,704.87

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