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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.19, 45,418.62 and 17,804.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.19, 45,418.62 and 17,804.79 is: 24,570.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.19 : 45,418.62 = 17,804.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.19/45,418.62 = 17,804.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.19x = 45,418.62 × 17,804.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.19x = 808,668,991.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,668,991.19/32,912.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.50

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