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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.68, 45,409.65 and 17,798.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.68, 45,409.65 and 17,798.22 is: 24,561.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.68 : 45,409.65 = 17,798.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.68/45,409.65 = 17,798.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.68x = 45,409.65 × 17,798.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.68x = 808,210,940.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,210,940.82/32,905.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,561.44

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