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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,913.53, 45,420.48 and 17,806.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,913.53, 45,420.48 and 17,806.15 is: 24,572.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,913.53 : 45,420.48 = 17,806.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,913.53/45,420.48 = 17,806.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,913.53x = 45,420.48 × 17,806.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,913.53x = 808,763,652.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,763,652.85/32,913.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.38

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