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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.41, 45,419.07 and 17,805.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.41, 45,419.07 and 17,805.02 is: 24,570.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.41 : 45,419.07 = 17,805.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.41/45,419.07 = 17,805.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.41x = 45,419.07 × 17,805.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.41x = 808,687,449.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,687,449.73/32,912.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,570.90

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