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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.26, 45,403.88 and 17,793.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.26, 45,403.88 and 17,793.92 is: 24,555.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.26 : 45,403.88 = 17,793.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.26/45,403.88 = 17,793.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.26x = 45,403.88 × 17,793.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.26x = 807,913,008.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,913,008.41/32,901.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.69

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