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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,915.03, 45,422.55 and 17,807.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,915.03, 45,422.55 and 17,807.65 is: 24,574.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,915.03 : 45,422.55 = 17,807.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,915.03/45,422.55 = 17,807.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,915.03x = 45,422.55 × 17,807.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,915.03x = 808,868,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,868,872.51/32,915.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,574.45

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