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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,911.28, 45,417.51 and 17,803.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,911.28, 45,417.51 and 17,803.89 is: 24,569.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,911.28 : 45,417.51 = 17,803.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,911.28/45,417.51 = 17,803.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,911.28x = 45,417.51 × 17,803.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,911.28x = 808,608,352.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,608,352.11/32,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.34

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