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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,812.75, 45,281.60 and 17,908.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,812.75, 45,281.60 and 17,908.75 is: 24,714.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,812.75 : 45,281.60 = 17,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,812.75/45,281.60 = 17,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,812.75x = 45,281.60 × 17,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,812.75x = 810,936,854
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,936,854/32,812.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,714.08

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