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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.03, 45,421.17 and 17,806.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.03, 45,421.17 and 17,806.65 is: 24,573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.03 : 45,421.17 = 17,806.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.03/45,421.17 = 17,806.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.03x = 45,421.17 × 17,806.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.03x = 808,798,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,798,876.78/32,914.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.07

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