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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,810.28, 45,277.92 and 17,906.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,810.28, 45,277.92 and 17,906.28 is: 24,710.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,810.28 : 45,277.92 = 17,906.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,810.28/45,277.92 = 17,906.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,810.28x = 45,277.92 × 17,906.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,810.28x = 810,759,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,759,113.34/32,810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.52

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