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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,902.97, 45,405.96 and 17,795.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,902.97, 45,405.96 and 17,795.65 is: 24,557.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,902.97 : 45,405.96 = 17,795.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,902.97/45,405.96 = 17,795.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,902.97x = 45,405.96 × 17,795.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,902.97x = 808,028,345.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,028,345.04/32,902.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,557.92

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