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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,911.41, 45,417.70 and 17,804.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,911.41, 45,417.70 and 17,804.02 is: 24,569.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,911.41 : 45,417.70 = 17,804.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,911.41/45,417.70 = 17,804.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,911.41x = 45,417.70 × 17,804.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,911.41x = 808,617,550.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,617,550.13/32,911.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.52

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