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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,908.94, 45,414.15 and 17,801.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,908.94, 45,414.15 and 17,801.55 is: 24,566.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,908.94 : 45,414.15 = 17,801.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,908.94/45,414.15 = 17,801.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,908.94x = 45,414.15 × 17,801.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,908.94x = 808,442,261.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,442,261.93/32,908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,566.04

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