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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,903.64, 45,406.88 and 17,796.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,903.64, 45,406.88 and 17,796.16 is: 24,558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,903.64 : 45,406.88 = 17,796.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,903.64/45,406.88 = 17,796.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,903.64x = 45,406.88 × 17,796.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,903.64x = 808,068,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,068,101.58/32,903.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.62

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