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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,695.19, 45,119.37 and 17,791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,695.19, 45,119.37 and 17,791.19 is: 24,551.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,695.19 : 45,119.37 = 17,791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,695.19/45,119.37 = 17,791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,695.19x = 45,119.37 × 17,791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,695.19x = 802,727,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,727,284.35/32,695.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,551.85

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