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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,913.79, 45,420.94 and 17,806.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,913.79, 45,420.94 and 17,806.25 is: 24,572.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,913.79 : 45,420.94 = 17,806.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,913.79/45,420.94 = 17,806.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,913.79x = 45,420.94 × 17,806.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,913.79x = 808,776,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,776,612.88/32,913.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,572.58

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