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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.16, 45,408.11 and 17,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.16, 45,408.11 and 17,797.12 is: 24,560.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.16 : 45,408.11 = 17,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.16/45,408.11 = 17,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.16x = 45,408.11 × 17,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.16x = 808,133,582.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,133,582.64/32,904.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.23

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