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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,904.99, 45,408.89 and 17,797.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,904.99, 45,408.89 and 17,797.65 is: 24,560.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,904.99 : 45,408.89 = 17,797.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,904.99/45,408.89 = 17,797.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,904.99x = 45,408.89 × 17,797.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,904.99x = 808,171,442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,171,442.12/32,904.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.76

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