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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.62, 45,409.64 and 17,798.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.62, 45,409.64 and 17,798.18 is: 24,561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.62 : 45,409.64 = 17,798.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.62/45,409.64 = 17,798.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.62x = 45,409.64 × 17,798.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.62x = 808,208,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,208,946.46/32,905.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,561.43

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