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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.33, 45,418.88 and 17,804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.33, 45,418.88 and 17,804.96 is: 24,570.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.33 : 45,418.88 = 17,804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.33/45,418.88 = 17,804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.33x = 45,418.88 × 17,804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.33x = 808,681,329.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,681,329.38/32,912.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.77

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