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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.46, 45,419.24 and 17,805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.46, 45,419.24 and 17,805.08 is: 24,571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.46 : 45,419.24 = 17,805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.46/45,419.24 = 17,805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.46x = 45,419.24 × 17,805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.46x = 808,693,359.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,693,359.80/32,912.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,571.04

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