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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,911.79, 45,418.19 and 17,804.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,911.79, 45,418.19 and 17,804.25 is: 24,569.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,911.79 : 45,418.19 = 17,804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,911.79/45,418.19 = 17,804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,911.79x = 45,418.19 × 17,804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,911.79x = 808,636,720.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,636,720.29/32,911.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,569.82

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