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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,695.50, 45,119.79 and 17,791.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,695.50, 45,119.79 and 17,791.50 is: 24,552.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,695.50 : 45,119.79 = 17,791.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,695.50/45,119.79 = 17,791.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,695.50x = 45,119.79 × 17,791.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,695.50x = 802,748,743.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,748,743.79/32,695.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.27

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