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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,810.90, 45,279.03 and 17,906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,810.90, 45,279.03 and 17,906.90 is: 24,711.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,810.90 : 45,279.03 = 17,906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,810.90/45,279.03 = 17,906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,810.90x = 45,279.03 × 17,906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,810.90x = 810,807,062.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,807,062.31/32,810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,711.52

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