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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901, 45,403.56 and 17,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901, 45,403.56 and 17,997 is: 24,835.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901 : 45,403.56 = 17,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901/45,403.56 = 17,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901x = 45,403.56 × 17,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901x = 817,127,869.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,127,869.32/32,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,835.96

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