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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,907.63, 45,412.39 and 17,800.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,907.63, 45,412.39 and 17,800.33 is: 24,564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,907.63 : 45,412.39 = 17,800.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,907.63/45,412.39 = 17,800.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,907.63x = 45,412.39 × 17,800.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,907.63x = 808,355,528.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,355,528.09/32,907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,564.38

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