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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.72, 45,419.36 and 17,805.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.72, 45,419.36 and 17,805.33 is: 24,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.72 : 45,419.36 = 17,805.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.72/45,419.36 = 17,805.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.72x = 45,419.36 × 17,805.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.72x = 808,706,727.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,706,727.71/32,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,571.26

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