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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,903.68, 45,406.90 and 17,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,903.68, 45,406.90 and 17,796.32 is: 24,558.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,903.68 : 45,406.90 = 17,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,903.68/45,406.90 = 17,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,903.68x = 45,406.90 × 17,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,903.68x = 808,075,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,075,633.63/32,903.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,558.83

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