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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,910.74, 45,416.68 and 17,803.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,910.74, 45,416.68 and 17,803.36 is: 24,568.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,910.74 : 45,416.68 = 17,803.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,910.74/45,416.68 = 17,803.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,910.74x = 45,416.68 × 17,803.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,910.74x = 808,569,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,569,731.03/32,910.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,568.57

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