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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,808.50, 45,276.21 and 17,904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,808.50, 45,276.21 and 17,904.50 is: 24,708.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,808.50 : 45,276.21 = 17,904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,808.50/45,276.21 = 17,904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,808.50x = 45,276.21 × 17,904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,808.50x = 810,647,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,647,901.95/32,808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.47

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