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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,901.75, 45,405.51 and 17,997.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,901.75, 45,405.51 and 17,997.75 is: 24,837.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,901.75 : 45,405.51 = 17,997.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,901.75/45,405.51 = 17,997.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,901.75x = 45,405.51 × 17,997.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,901.75x = 817,197,017.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,197,017.60/32,901.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.49

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