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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.07, 45,418.45 and 17,804.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.07, 45,418.45 and 17,804.67 is: 24,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.07 : 45,418.45 = 17,804.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.07/45,418.45 = 17,804.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.07x = 45,418.45 × 17,804.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.07x = 808,660,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,660,514.16/32,912.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.33

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