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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.03, 45,418.41 and 17,804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.03, 45,418.41 and 17,804.64 is: 24,570.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.03 : 45,418.41 = 17,804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.03/45,418.41 = 17,804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.03x = 45,418.41 × 17,804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.03x = 808,658,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,658,609.74/32,912.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.31

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