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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.51, 45,412.37 and 17,800.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.51, 45,412.37 and 17,800.17 is: 24,564.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.51 : 45,412.37 = 17,800.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.51/45,412.37 = 17,800.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.51x = 45,412.37 × 17,800.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.51x = 808,347,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,347,679.04/32,907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,564.23

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