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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,912.93, 45,419.69 and 17,805.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,912.93, 45,419.69 and 17,805.57 is: 24,571.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,912.93 : 45,419.69 = 17,805.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,912.93/45,419.69 = 17,805.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,912.93x = 45,419.69 × 17,805.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,912.93x = 808,723,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,723,499.19/32,912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,571.60

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