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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.37, 45,409.28 and 17,798.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.37, 45,409.28 and 17,798.06 is: 24,561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.37 : 45,409.28 = 17,798.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.37/45,409.28 = 17,798.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.37x = 45,409.28 × 17,798.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.37x = 808,197,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,197,114.53/32,905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,561.25

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