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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,913.69, 45,420.85 and 17,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,913.69, 45,420.85 and 17,806.30 is: 24,572.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,913.69 : 45,420.85 = 17,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,913.69/45,420.85 = 17,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,913.69x = 45,420.85 × 17,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,913.69x = 808,777,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,777,345.39/32,913.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.67

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