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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,911.28, 45,417.52 and 17,803.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,911.28, 45,417.52 and 17,803.90 is: 24,569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,911.28 : 45,417.52 = 17,803.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,911.28/45,417.52 = 17,803.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,911.28x = 45,417.52 × 17,803.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,911.28x = 808,608,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,608,757.24/32,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.35

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