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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.36, 45,407.88 and 17,797.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.36, 45,407.88 and 17,797.01 is: 24,559.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.36 : 45,407.88 = 17,797.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.36/45,407.88 = 17,797.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.36x = 45,407.88 × 17,797.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.36x = 808,124,267.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,124,267.40/32,904.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,559.79

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