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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,903.93, 45,407.27 and 17,796.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,903.93, 45,407.27 and 17,796.60 is: 24,559.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,903.93 : 45,407.27 = 17,796.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,903.93/45,407.27 = 17,796.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,903.93x = 45,407.27 × 17,796.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,903.93x = 808,094,932.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,094,932.30/32,903.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,559.23

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