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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,905.75, 45,409.94 and 17,798.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,905.75, 45,409.94 and 17,798.41 is: 24,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,905.75 : 45,409.94 = 17,798.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,905.75/45,409.94 = 17,798.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,905.75x = 45,409.94 × 17,798.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,905.75x = 808,224,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,224,527.68/32,905.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,561.80

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