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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.65, 45,422.03 and 17,807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.65, 45,422.03 and 17,807.27 is: 24,573.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.65 : 45,422.03 = 17,807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.65/45,422.03 = 17,807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.65x = 45,422.03 × 17,807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.65x = 808,842,510.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,842,510.23/32,914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,573.94

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