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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.36, 45,404.58 and 17,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.36, 45,404.58 and 17,998.36 is: 24,837.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.36 : 45,404.58 = 17,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.36/45,404.58 = 17,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.36x = 45,404.58 × 17,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.36x = 817,207,976.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,207,976.49/32,902.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,837.37

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