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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,906.68, 45,411.03 and 17,799.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,906.68, 45,411.03 and 17,799.22 is: 24,562.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,906.68 : 45,411.03 = 17,799.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,906.68/45,411.03 = 17,799.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,906.68x = 45,411.03 × 17,799.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,906.68x = 808,280,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,280,913.40/32,906.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,562.82

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