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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.57, 45,416.60 and 17,803.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.57, 45,416.60 and 17,803.23 is: 24,568.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.57 : 45,416.60 = 17,803.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.57/45,416.60 = 17,803.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.57x = 45,416.60 × 17,803.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.57x = 808,561,983.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,561,983.05/32,910.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.46

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