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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,915.16, 45,422.88 and 17,807.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,915.16, 45,422.88 and 17,807.79 is: 24,574.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,915.16 : 45,422.88 = 17,807.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,915.16/45,422.88 = 17,807.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,915.16x = 45,422.88 × 17,807.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,915.16x = 808,881,108.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,881,108.24/32,915.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,574.73

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