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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,898.71, 45,400.59 and 17,791.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,898.71, 45,400.59 and 17,791.67 is: 24,552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,898.71 : 45,400.59 = 17,791.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,898.71/45,400.59 = 17,791.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,898.71x = 45,400.59 × 17,791.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,898.71x = 807,752,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,752,088.08/32,898.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.70

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