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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,812.15, 45,280.76 and 17,908.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,812.15, 45,280.76 and 17,908.15 is: 24,713.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,812.15 : 45,280.76 = 17,908.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,812.15/45,280.76 = 17,908.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,812.15x = 45,280.76 × 17,908.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,812.15x = 810,894,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,894,552.65/32,812.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,713.24

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