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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.60, 45,412.36 and 17,800.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.60, 45,412.36 and 17,800.28 is: 24,564.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.60 : 45,412.36 = 17,800.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.60/45,412.36 = 17,800.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.60x = 45,412.36 × 17,800.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.60x = 808,352,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,352,723.46/32,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,564.32

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