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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.58, 45,410.97 and 17,799.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.58, 45,410.97 and 17,799.27 is: 24,562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.58 : 45,410.97 = 17,799.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.58/45,410.97 = 17,799.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.58x = 45,410.97 × 17,799.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.58x = 808,282,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,282,115.99/32,906.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,562.93

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