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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.11, 45,404.77 and 17,794.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.11, 45,404.77 and 17,794.79 is: 24,556.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.11 : 45,404.77 = 17,794.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.11/45,404.77 = 17,794.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.11x = 45,404.77 × 17,794.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.11x = 807,968,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,968,347.15/32,902.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,556.73

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