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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,694.19, 45,117.99 and 17,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,694.19, 45,117.99 and 17,790.19 is: 24,550.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,694.19 : 45,117.99 = 17,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,694.19/45,117.99 = 17,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,694.19x = 45,117.99 × 17,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,694.19x = 802,657,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,657,501.72/32,694.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.46

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