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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,908.55, 45,413.62 and 17,801.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,908.55, 45,413.62 and 17,801.17 is: 24,565.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,908.55 : 45,413.62 = 17,801.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,908.55/45,413.62 = 17,801.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,908.55x = 45,413.62 × 17,801.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,908.55x = 808,415,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,415,411.90/32,908.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,565.52

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