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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,814.48, 45,284.04 and 17,910.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,814.48, 45,284.04 and 17,910.48 is: 24,716.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,814.48 : 45,284.04 = 17,910.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,814.48/45,284.04 = 17,910.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,814.48x = 45,284.04 × 17,910.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,814.48x = 811,058,892.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,058,892.74/32,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,716.49

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