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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.01, 45,411.68 and 17,799.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.01, 45,411.68 and 17,799.66 is: 24,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.01 : 45,411.68 = 17,799.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.01/45,411.68 = 17,799.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.01x = 45,411.68 × 17,799.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.01x = 808,312,612.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,312,612.07/32,907.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,563.54

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