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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.26, 45,406.20 and 17,998.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.26, 45,406.20 and 17,998.26 is: 24,838.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.26 : 45,406.20 = 17,998.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.26/45,406.20 = 17,998.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.26x = 45,406.20 × 17,998.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.26x = 817,232,593.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,232,593.21/32,902.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,838.19

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