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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.06, 45,415.70 and 17,802.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.06, 45,415.70 and 17,802.66 is: 24,567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.06 : 45,415.70 = 17,802.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.06/45,415.70 = 17,802.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.06x = 45,415.70 × 17,802.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.06x = 808,520,265.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,520,265.76/32,910.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,567.57

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