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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,623.02, 45,019.80 and 17,719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,623.02, 45,019.80 and 17,719.02 is: 24,452.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,623.02 : 45,019.80 = 17,719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,623.02/45,019.80 = 17,719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,623.02x = 45,019.80 × 17,719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,623.02x = 797,706,736.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,706,736.60/32,623.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.27

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