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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.16, 45,421.50 and 17,806.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.16, 45,421.50 and 17,806.79 is: 24,573.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.16 : 45,421.50 = 17,806.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.16/45,421.50 = 17,806.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.16x = 45,421.50 × 17,806.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.16x = 808,811,192.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,811,192.15/32,914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.35

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