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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,911.82, 45,418.35 and 17,804.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,911.82, 45,418.35 and 17,804.45 is: 24,570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,911.82 : 45,418.35 = 17,804.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,911.82/45,418.35 = 17,804.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,911.82x = 45,418.35 × 17,804.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,911.82x = 808,648,741.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,648,741.66/32,911.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.16

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