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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.85, 45,405.79 and 17,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.85, 45,405.79 and 17,795.52 is: 24,557.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.85 : 45,405.79 = 17,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.85/45,405.79 = 17,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.85x = 45,405.79 × 17,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.85x = 808,019,599.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,019,599.57/32,902.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.74

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