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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,821.08, 45,292.86 and 17,917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,821.08, 45,292.86 and 17,917.08 is: 24,725.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,821.08 : 45,292.86 = 17,917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,821.08/45,292.86 = 17,917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,821.08x = 45,292.86 × 17,917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,821.08x = 811,515,796.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,515,796.05/32,821.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,725.44

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