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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.64, 45,411.16 and 17,799.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.64, 45,411.16 and 17,799.29 is: 24,563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.64 : 45,411.16 = 17,799.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.64/45,411.16 = 17,799.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.64x = 45,411.16 × 17,799.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.64x = 808,286,464.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,286,464.62/32,906.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,563.02

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