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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.44, 45,421.60 and 17,806.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.44, 45,421.60 and 17,806.77 is: 24,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.44 : 45,421.60 = 17,806.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.44/45,421.60 = 17,806.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.44x = 45,421.60 × 17,806.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.44x = 808,812,031.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,812,031.90/32,914.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.17

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