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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,916.96, 45,425.43 and 17,809.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,916.96, 45,425.43 and 17,809.56 is: 24,577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,916.96 : 45,425.43 = 17,809.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,916.96/45,425.43 = 17,809.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,916.96x = 45,425.43 × 17,809.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,916.96x = 809,006,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,006,921.11/32,916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,577.21

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