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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,909.58, 45,415.08 and 17,802.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,909.58, 45,415.08 and 17,802.30 is: 24,567.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,909.58 : 45,415.08 = 17,802.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,909.58/45,415.08 = 17,802.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,909.58x = 45,415.08 × 17,802.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,909.58x = 808,492,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,492,878.68/32,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,567.10

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