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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,809.53, 45,277.13 and 17,905.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,809.53, 45,277.13 and 17,905.53 is: 24,709.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,809.53 : 45,277.13 = 17,905.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,809.53/45,277.13 = 17,905.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,809.53x = 45,277.13 × 17,905.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,809.53x = 810,710,783.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,710,783.14/32,809.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,709.62

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