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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.18, 45,410.35 and 17,798.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.18, 45,410.35 and 17,798.82 is: 24,562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.18 : 45,410.35 = 17,798.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.18/45,410.35 = 17,798.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.18x = 45,410.35 × 17,798.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.18x = 808,250,556.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,250,556.79/32,906.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,562.28

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