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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,909.18, 45,414.48 and 17,801.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,909.18, 45,414.48 and 17,801.82 is: 24,566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,909.18 : 45,414.48 = 17,801.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,909.18/45,414.48 = 17,801.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,909.18x = 45,414.48 × 17,801.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,909.18x = 808,460,398.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,460,398.35/32,909.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,566.41

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