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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,811.75, 45,280.22 and 17,907.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,811.75, 45,280.22 and 17,907.75 is: 24,712.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,811.75 : 45,280.22 = 17,907.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,811.75/45,280.22 = 17,907.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,811.75x = 45,280.22 × 17,907.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,811.75x = 810,866,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,866,770.17/32,811.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,712.70

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