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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.58, 45,416.46 and 17,803.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.58, 45,416.46 and 17,803.30 is: 24,568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.58 : 45,416.46 = 17,803.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.58/45,416.46 = 17,803.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.58x = 45,416.46 × 17,803.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.58x = 808,562,862.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,562,862.32/32,910.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.48

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