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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,696.49, 45,121.19 and 17,792.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,696.49, 45,121.19 and 17,792.49 is: 24,553.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,696.49 : 45,121.19 = 17,792.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,696.49/45,121.19 = 17,792.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,696.49x = 45,121.19 × 17,792.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,696.49x = 802,818,232.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,818,232.90/32,696.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,553.65

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