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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,914.71, 45,422.19 and 17,807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,914.71, 45,422.19 and 17,807.39 is: 24,574.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,914.71 : 45,422.19 = 17,807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,914.71/45,422.19 = 17,807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,914.71x = 45,422.19 × 17,807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,914.71x = 808,850,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,850,424.87/32,914.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,574.13

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