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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.60, 45,412.52 and 17,800.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.60, 45,412.52 and 17,800.25 is: 24,564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.60 : 45,412.52 = 17,800.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.60/45,412.52 = 17,800.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.60x = 45,412.52 × 17,800.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.60x = 808,353,893.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,353,893.07/32,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,564.35

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