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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,911.97, 45,418.33 and 17,804.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,911.97, 45,418.33 and 17,804.58 is: 24,570.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,911.97 : 45,418.33 = 17,804.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,911.97/45,418.33 = 17,804.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,911.97x = 45,418.33 × 17,804.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,911.97x = 808,654,200.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,654,200.93/32,911.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.22

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