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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,810.40, 45,278.34 and 17,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,810.40, 45,278.34 and 17,906.40 is: 24,710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,810.40 : 45,278.34 = 17,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,810.40/45,278.34 = 17,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,810.40x = 45,278.34 × 17,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,810.40x = 810,772,067.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,772,067.38/32,810.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,710.83

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