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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,820.08, 45,291.48 and 17,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,820.08, 45,291.48 and 17,916.08 is: 24,724.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,820.08 : 45,291.48 = 17,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,820.08/45,291.48 = 17,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,820.08x = 45,291.48 × 17,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,820.08x = 811,445,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,445,779.00/32,820.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,724.06

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