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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.68, 45,404.18 and 17,794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.68, 45,404.18 and 17,794.35 is: 24,556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.68 : 45,404.18 = 17,794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.68/45,404.18 = 17,794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.68x = 45,404.18 × 17,794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.68x = 807,937,781.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,937,781.41/32,901.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,556.13

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